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vocative

/ˈvɒkətɪv/ /ˈvɑkətɪv/

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noun

Vocatif

(grammar) The vocative case

Examples :

"The teacher explained that "Mom," in the sentence "Mom, can you help me?" is an example of the vocative. "

Le professeur a expliqué que « Maman », dans la phrase « Maman, peux-tu m'aider ? » est un exemple de vocatif.

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noun

Vocatif

(grammar) A word in the vocative case

Examples :

"The teacher explained that "John" in the sentence "John, please read the first paragraph" is an example of the vocative. "

Le professeur a expliqué que « John » dans la phrase « John, veuillez lire le premier paragraphe » est un exemple de vocatif.

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noun

Vocatif, appel

Something said to (or as though to) a particular person or thing; an entreaty, an invocation.

Examples :

"The teacher's gentle vocative, "Class, settle down," quickly silenced the noisy room. "

Le vocatif doux du professeur, « Classe, calmez-vous », a rapidement réduit au silence la salle bruyante.

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adjective

Vocatif, d'appel

Of or pertaining to calling; used in calling or vocation.

Examples :

"In the sentence, "Hey, John, can you help me?", "John" is in the vocative case because it's used to directly address him. "

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adjective

Vocatif, d'adresse

(grammar) Used in address; appellative (said of that case or form of the noun, pronoun, or adjective, in which a person or thing is addressed). For example "Domine, O Lord"

Examples :

"The teacher explained that the vocative phrase "Class, pay attention!" directly addresses the students. "

Le professeur a expliqué que la phrase vocative « La classe, soyez attentifs ! » s'adresse directement aux élèves.

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