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particles

/ˈpɑːtɪkl̩z/ /ˈpɑɹtɪkl̩z/

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noun

Particule, fragment

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

Examples :

"Dust particles floated in the sunbeam coming through the window. "

Des particules de poussière flottaient dans le rayon de soleil traversant la fenêtre.

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noun

Particules

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

Examples :

"The science class learned that atoms are made of smaller particles called protons, neutrons, and electrons. "

Le cours de sciences a appris que les atomes sont constitués de particules plus petites appelées protons, neutrons et électrons.

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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 :

"Linguistics students often study how different languages use particles to express things like politeness or emphasis. "

Les étudiants en linguistique étudient souvent comment différentes langues utilisent des particules pour exprimer des choses comme la politesse ou l'emphase.

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Particule

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

Examples :

"In grammar lessons, the teacher explained that adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections are all types of particles. "

Dans les cours de grammaire, le professeur a expliqué que les adverbes, les prépositions, les conjonctions et les interjections sont tous des types de particules.

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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 Communion, the priest ensures no particles of the consecrated bread fall to the ground, treating each piece with reverence. "

Pendant la communion, le prêtre s'assure qu'aucune hostie du pain consacré ne tombe par terre, traitant chaque particule avec révérence.

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