Complètes (en. Complete)
kɔ̃.plet
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is whole, without missing parts.
The information provided is complete.
Les informations fournies sont complètes.
Which has all its elements, which is total.
You must submit a complete file for the exam.
Vous devez soumettre un dossier complet pour l'examen.
Teaching that covers all aspects of a subject.
The course is complete and covers all important themes.
Le cours est complet et aborde tous les thèmes importants.
Etymology
From Latin 'completus', past participle of 'complēre', meaning 'to fill'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the whole truth and nothing but the truth
Expression meaning that one must provide complete and accurate information.
toute la vérité et rien que la vérité
let's clarify things
Expression indicating that things need to be clarified for completeness.
mettons les choses au clair
to take stock
Expresses the idea of verifying that everything is in order and complete.
faire le point
Related Words
to complete
To make complete; to add what is missing.
compléter
completeness
State of being complete.
complétude
incomplete
Which is not complete.
incomplet
Slang Meanings
Exhaustive information presented without evasion.
He gave a complete answer, with no omissions.
Il a donné une réponse complète, sans aucune omission.
When something is done thoroughly, leaving no room for doubt.
This dish is complete, I have nothing to add.
Ce plat est complet, je n'ai rien à ajouter.