Précise (en. Precise)
pʁe.siz
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Defined in an exact manner.
She gave a precise answer to my question.
Elle a donné une réponse précise à ma question.
Leaving no room for ambiguity.
He provided a precise description of the product.
Il a fait une description précise du produit.
Adhering to exact standards or specifications.
Measurements must be precise for the test.
Les mesures doivent être précises pour le test.
Etymology
From Latin 'praecisus', past participle of 'praecidere', which means 'to cut off'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to clarify one's thoughts
Making one's ideas clearer.
préciser ses pensées
to specify an appointment
Indicating the time and place of a meeting.
préciser un rendez-vous
to clarify the details
Providing additional information.
préciser les détails
Related Words
precision
Quality of what is precise.
précision
precisely
With precision, in an exact manner.
précisément
precise
Which is equally exact.
précis
Slang Meanings
Exactly
It's precise, everything is clear.
C'est préci, tout est clair.
On point
His explanation was precise, no doubt.
Son explication était préci, pas de doute.