Mots (en. Words)

/mo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A word is a unit of meaning that makes up a language.
Words are essential for communication.
Les mots sont essentiels pour communiquer.
A word can consist of letters and form a concept.
She wrote words on a piece of paper.
Elle a écrit des mots sur une feuille de papier.
In a speech, the chosen words can have a strong impact.
His words touched the hearts of all the listeners.
Ses mots ont touché le cœur de tous les auditeurs.
Words can be nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.
Each word has its own grammatical function.
Chaque mot a sa propre fonction grammaticale.

Etymology

From the Latin 'mottum', meaning 'sound' or 'echo'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the words of the end
The last speech or the last words spoken.
les mots de la fin
to give words
To express one's thoughts or feelings clearly.
donner des mots
to play with words
To manipulate language to create diverse meanings or puns.
jouer avec les mots

Related Words

vocabulary
Set of words known and used in a language.
vocabulaire
language
System of verbal or written communication.
langue
dialogue
Conversation between two or more people.
dialogue

Slang Meanings

Words
We exchanged a few words before leaving.
On a échangé quelques paroles avant de partir.
Linguistics
He is passionate about linguistics and words.
Il est passionné par la linguistique et les mots.