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    Phrase (en. Sentence)

    /fʁaz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Group of words creating a unit of meaning.
    This sentence is well constructed.
    Cette phrase est bien construite.
    Formula or verbal expression.
    He used a famous phrase to end his speech.
    Il a utilisé une phrase célèbre pour finir son discours.
    Grammatical statement formed of words.
    The complete phrase must be syntactically correct.
    La phrase complète doit être correcte sur le plan syntaxique.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'phrasis', meaning expression.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    key phrase
    Essential or significant expression.
    phrase clé
    putting into phrase
    Way of formulating an idea.
    mise en phrase
    phrase to remember
    A quote or important idea.
    phrase à retenir

    Related Words

    syntax
    The study of the order and structure of words in a sentence.
    syntaxe
    grammar
    The set of rules governing the construction of sentences and words.
    grammaire
    vocabulary
    The set of words used in a language, including those that make up sentences.
    vocabulaire

    Slang Meanings

    A humorous or catchy phrase.
    This guy always has phrases that make people laugh.
    Ce mec a toujours des phrases qui font rire.
    A trendy expression.
    Everyone is using this phrase right now.
    Tout le monde utilise cette phrase en ce moment.
    A simplistic but effective formula.
    His phrase summed up the situation well.
    Sa phrase a bien résumé la situation.