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    Brève (en. Brief)

    /bʁɛv/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An official act or a concise document.
    She wrote a brief to inform the public.
    Elle a rédigé une brève pour informer le public.
    A message or a succinct communication.
    He sent a brief to summarize the meeting.
    Il a envoyé une brève pour résumer la réunion.
    adjective
    That has a short duration or is succinct.
    His speech was brief but impactful.
    Son discours était bref mais percutant.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'brevis', meaning 'short'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    quick mention
    A small conversation or an unimportant anecdote.
    brève de comptoir
    to make a brief
    To draft or communicate something concisely.
    faire une brève
    a brief explanation
    A short and direct explanation.
    une brève explication

    Related Words

    brief
    Of a short or concise duration.
    bref
    brevity
    Quality of being brief.
    brièveté

    Slang Meanings

    Quick or sensational information.
    I heard a brief that said the concert is canceled.
    J'ai entendu une brève qui disait que le concert est annulé.
    A very short summary of an event.
    Give me a brief, I don't have time to read everything.
    Donne-moi une brève, je n'ai pas le temps de tout lire.