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idiomatic

/ˌɪdi.əˈmætɪk/

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noun

Locution, expression idiomatique

A manner of speaking, a mode of expression peculiar to a language, person, or group of people.

Examples :

"The phrase "hit the books" is an idiomatic expression meaning "to study hard," and its literal meaning doesn't make sense. "

L'expression "hit the books" est une locution idiomatique signifiant "étudier dur", et sa signification littérale n'a pas de sens.

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noun

Langue, variété linguistique

A language or language variety; specifically, a restricted dialect used in a given historical period, context etc.

Examples :

"The local school's idiomatic was filled with slang from the 1980s, making it hard for some older teachers to understand. "

La langue de l'école locale était remplie d'argot des années 1980, ce qui rendait difficile la compréhension pour certains enseignants plus âgés.

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noun

Expression idiomatique

An established expression whose meaning is not deducible from the literal meanings of its component words, often peculiar to a given language.

Examples :

"The phrase "piece of cake" is an idiom and a common idiomatic expression in English. "

L'expression "piece of cake" est une expression idiomatique courante en anglais.

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noun

Style artistique, courant artistique

An artistic style (for example, in art, architecture, or music); an instance of such a style.

Examples :

"That architect's idiomatic design of the new library, with its curving lines and open spaces, truly captured the spirit of the community. "

Le style artistique de l'architecte pour la nouvelle bibliothèque, avec ses lignes courbes et ses espaces ouverts, a vraiment capturé l'esprit de la communauté.

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noun

Idiome, expression idiomatique

A programming construct or phraseology that is characteristic of the language.

Examples :

"Python's use of indentation as an idiomatic construct makes it easy to read. "

L'utilisation de l'indentation par Python comme expression idiomatique facilite la lecture.

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adjective

Idiomatique, propre à une langue

Pertaining or conforming to the natural mode of expression of a language.

Examples :

"Her English essay was praised for its idiomatic phrasing, which made it sound natural and fluent. "

Sa dissertation en anglais a été saluée pour son phrasé idiomatique, qui la rendait naturelle et fluide.

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adjective

Idiomatique, idiomatique

Containing or using many idioms.

Examples :

"My grandfather's stories about growing up were very idiomatic, full of expressions I didn't understand at first. "

Les histoires de mon grand-père sur son enfance étaient très idiomatiques, pleines d'expressions que je ne comprenais pas au début.

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adjective

Idiomatique

Resembling or characteristic of an idiom.

Examples :

"The teacher's explanation of the new math concept used several idiomatic expressions, making it a bit confusing for some students. "

L'explication du professeur sur le nouveau concept mathématique utilisait plusieurs expressions idiomatiques, ce qui rendait la chose un peu déroutante pour certains élèves.

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adjective

Idiomatique, propre à un instrument

Parts or pieces which are written both within the natural physical limitations of the instrument and human body and, less so or less often, the styles of playing used on specific instruments.

Examples :

"The piano piece was idiomatic, following the natural range and techniques for the instrument. "

Le morceau de piano était idiomatique, respectant l'étendue naturelle et les techniques de l'instrument.

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