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particle

/ˈpɑːtɪk(ə)l/ /ˈpɑɹtɪkəl/

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noun

Particule, fragment

A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.

Examples :

"The scientist studied the tiny particle of dust. "

Le scientifique a étudié la minuscule particule de poussière.

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noun

Particule

Any of various physical objects making up the constituent parts of an atom; an elementary particle or subatomic particle.

Examples :

"The scientist studied the tiny particles inside the atom. "

Le scientifique a étudié les minuscules particules à l'intérieur de l'atome.

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noun

Particule

A word that has a particular grammatical function but does not obviously belong to any particular part of speech, such as the word to in English infinitives or O as a vocative particle.

Examples :

"The word "but" in that sentence functions as a particle, connecting two contrasting ideas. "

Le mot « mais » dans cette phrase fonctionne comme une particule, reliant deux idées contrastées.

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Particule

A part of speech which cannot be inflected: an adverb, preposition, conjunction or interjection.

Examples :

""However" is a particle used to connect ideas. "

« Cependant » est une particule utilisée pour relier des idées.

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noun

Hostie, particule

In the Roman Catholic church, a crumb of consecrated bread; also the smaller breads used in the communion of the laity.

Examples :

"During the church service, the priest distributed the particle to the congregation. "

Pendant la messe, le prêtre a distribué l'hostie à l'assemblée.

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