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    Caractérise (en. Characterizes)

    /ka.ʁak.tɛ.ʁiz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To define or describe the characteristics of a person, an object, or a situation.
    This artwork is characterized by its originality.
    Cette œuvre d'art se caractérise par son originalité.
    To highlight particular traits.
    He is characterized by his kindness and sense of humor.
    Il se caractérise par sa gentillesse et son sens de l'humour.
    To identify a specificity.
    The style of this book is characterized by a non-linear narrative.
    Le style de ce livre se caractérise par une narration non linéaire.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'caracter', meaning 'character', itself derived from the Greek 'kharaktēr'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    characterize as
    To explain the traits of an individual or a group.
    caractérise comme
    to be characterized by
    To be defined or distinguished by a specific characteristic.
    se caractériser par
    characterize in a unique way
    To take on traits or characteristics that make it unique.
    caractérise d'une manière unique

    Related Words

    character
    The set of traits that define a person or an object.
    caractère
    characteristic
    A specific quality or trait of a person or an object.
    caractéristique
    identify
    To recognize or determine something.
    identifier

    Slang Meanings

    Carac' (colloquial abbreviation for characterize)
    This movie really carac' the vibe of the 80s.
    Ce film carac' bien l'ambiance des années 80.
    Caract' (a way to say characteristic in slang)
    His caract' is truly unique.
    Son caract' est vraiment unique.