Caractères (en. Characters)
[kaʁaktɛʁ]
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Letters, numbers, or symbols used in writing.
The characters used in this document are very varied.
Les caractères utilisés dans ce document sont très variés.
Personality traits or distinguishing characteristics.
His strong character sets him apart from others.
Son caractère fort le distingue des autres.
Etymology
From the Latin 'character', derived from the Greek 'kharaktēr', meaning 'mark' or 'character'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
special characters
Symbols beyond letters and numbers, often used in computing.
caractères spéciaux
character of a person
The personality traits of an individual.
caractère d'une personne
Related Words
personality
The sum of an individual's unique traits.
personnalité
symbols
Objects or images representing something else.
symboles
Slang Meanings
Type of personality
He has a strong character.
Il a un caractère bien trempé.
Computer character
This program accepts all characters.
Ce programme accepte tous les caractères.