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    Phrases (en. Sentences)

    /fʁɛz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A syntactic unit formed by a set of words.
    He wrote several phrases in his assignment.
    Il a écrit plusieurs phrases dans son devoir.
    Fixed expression or phrase in a language.
    This phrase is a famous quote.
    Cette phrase est une citation célèbre.
    Formula or expression used in everyday language.
    Catchphrases are important in advertising.
    Les phrases d'accroche sont importantes dans la publicité.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'phrasis', meaning 'expression'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Just in case
    For an eventuality, without certainty.
    À tout hasard
    That's life
    Accepting life as it is.
    C'est la vie
    The carrots are cooked
    The situation is hopeless.
    Les carottes sont cuites

    Related Words

    word
    Minimal unit of meaning in a language.
    mot
    proposition
    Statement that expresses an idea.
    proposition
    discourse
    Set of phrases expressed on a subject.
    discours

    Slang Meanings

    Jargon used in a specific context.
    He often uses technical phrases in his report.
    Il utilise souvent des phrases techniques dans son rapport.
    Familiar or slang expressions.
    He threw out some weird phrases in the conversation.
    Il a balancé quelques phrases bizarres dans la conversation.