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    Précises (en. Precise)

    /pʁe.si.z/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which is precise, clear, and exact.
    Instructions must be precise to avoid any confusion.
    Les instructions doivent être précises pour éviter toute confusion.
    Which indicates great meticulousness.
    He provided very precise explanations on the subject.
    Il a donné des explications très précises sur le sujet.
    Which does not allow for ambiguity.
    His answer was precise and left no doubt.
    Sa réponse était précise et ne laissait aucun doute.

    Etymology

    The word 'précis' comes from the Latin 'precisus', which means 'cut' or 'trimmed', signifying something that is defined or clearly delineated.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    precise as a clock
    Refers to something that is very exact and reliable.
    précis comme une horloge
    to be precise
    Means to provide clear and accurate information.
    être précis
    to specify something
    To indicate or clarify a point or piece of information.
    préciser quelque chose

    Related Words

    precision
    Quality of being precise.
    précision
    preciousness
    Refined and delicate character, sometimes excessive.
    préciosité
    determined
    Which is fixed with precision.
    déterminé

    Slang Meanings

    Detailed to the point of being annoying.
    He is so precise in his explanations, it's almost heavy.
    Il est tellement précis dans ses explications, c'est presque lourd.
    Seriously, it’s too precise!
    She described the scene with a precision that was chilling.
    Elle a décrit la scène avec une précision qui faisait froid dans le dos.