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    Telle (en. Such)

    [tɛl]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Indicating a quality or characteristic
    She has such beauty that she attracts everyone's attention.
    Elle a une telle beauté qu'elle attire tous les regards.
    To show a comparison or similarity
    He is as he has always been.
    Il est tel qu'il a toujours été.
    Used to refer to something specific or exemplary
    He followed such a method that it bore fruit.
    Il a suivi une telle méthode qui a porté ses fruits.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'tel', coming from Latin 'talis'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    like mother, like son
    Children often resemble their parents.
    telle mère, tel fils
    such is life
    This is how life unfolds.
    telle est la vie
    in such a way
    In a way that is specific.
    d'une telle manière

    Related Words

    such
    An adjective used to refer to a person or thing indefinitely.
    tel
    identical
    Which is the same, without difference.
    identique
    similar
    Which resembles another.
    pareil

    Slang Meanings

    To refer to a person with admiration
    This actress, she is such that I dream of her!
    Cette actrice, elle est telle que j'en rêve!
    To express the importance of something
    I need to do such a thing.
    Il faut que je fasse une chose telle.