noun🔗ShareMotThe smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)""Happy" is a single word that expresses a feeling of joy. ""Heureux" est un seul mot qui exprime un sentiment de joie.wordlanguagelinguisticsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMotSomething like such a unit of language:"My favorite word in the English language is "beautiful." "Mon mot préféré dans la langue anglaise est « beautiful ».languagewordcommunicationwritinglinguisticsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareParole, proposThe fact or act of speaking, as opposed to taking action. ."Instead of arguing, she chose her words carefully to avoid a fight with her brother. "Au lieu de se disputer, elle a choisi ses mots avec soin pour éviter une dispute avec son frère.communicationlanguagewordessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMot, parole, proposSomething that someone said; a comment, utterance; speech."My teacher said a kind word to encourage me. "Mon professeur a dit un mot gentil pour m'encourager.communicationlanguagewordstatementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMot d'ordre, mot de ralliementA watchword or rallying cry, a verbal signal (even when consisting of multiple words).""Quiet" was the word for the library study session. "« Silence » était le mot d'ordre pour la séance d'étude à la bibliothèque.communicationsignalwordphraseessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareProverbe, deviseA proverb or motto.""Our family's word is, 'Treat everyone with kindness.'" "La devise de notre famille est : 'Traitez tout le monde avec gentillesse.'literaturephilosophyculturewordessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNouvellesNews; tidings (used without an article)."Have you had any word from John yet?"Avez-vous déjà des nouvelles de John ?communicationmediainfowordessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOrdre, consigneAn order; a request or instruction; an expression of will."My teacher gave the class a word to study for the test. "Mon professeur a donné à la classe une consigne à étudier pour le test.communicationlawgovernmentmilitarydemandactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePromesse, engagementA promise; an oath or guarantee."I give you my word that I will be there on time."Je vous donne ma parole que je serai là à l'heure.communicationstatementlawmoralvaluebusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDiscussion, conversationA brief discussion or conversation."Can I have a word with you?"Puis-je vous parler un instant ?communicationlanguageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMots(in the plural) See words."There had been words between him and the secretary about the outcome of the meeting."Il y avait eu des mots entre lui et la secrétaire au sujet du résultat de la réunion.languagelinguisticswritingwordessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareParole de Dieu, message, Bible(sometimes Word) Communication from God; the message of the Christian gospel; the Bible, Scripture."Her parents had lived in Botswana, spreading the word among the tribespeople."Ses parents avaient vécu au Botswana, répandant la parole parmi les membres des tribus.religiontheologyliteraturewordessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVerbe, le Verbe(sometimes Word) Logos, Christ."Many Christians believe that Jesus Christ is the Word of God. "De nombreux chrétiens croient que Jésus-Christ est le Verbe de Dieu.theologyreligionphilosophysoulessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDire, formulerTo say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something)."I’m not sure how to word this letter to the council."Je ne sais pas trop comment formuler cette lettre au conseil.languagewritingcommunicationwordessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFlatter, cajolerTo flatter with words, to cajole."The teacher worded her instructions carefully to encourage the students to participate. "L'enseignante a formulé ses instructions avec soin pour encourager les élèves à participer.languagecommunicationwordactionattitudecharacteressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAccabler de mots, assaillir de parolesTo ply or overpower with words."The salesperson tried to word the customer into buying the expensive car. "Le vendeur a essayé d'assaillir le client de mots pour qu'il achète la voiture chère.communicationlanguagewordessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnsorceler, charmerTo conjure with a word."The teacher tried to word her instructions carefully so the students understood. "L'enseignante a essayé d'ensorceler ses instructions avec soin pour que les élèves comprennent.supernaturalreligionmythologyliteratureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareParler, direTo speak, to use words; to converse, to discourse."The students will word their ideas clearly in their presentations. "Les étudiants exprimeront clairement leurs idées dans leurs présentations.communicationlanguagewordessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection🔗ShareVrai, en effet, c'est la vérité!Truth, indeed, that is the truth! The shortened form of the statement "My word is my bond."""Yo, that movie was epic!" / "Word?" ("You speak the truth?") / "Word." ("I speak the truth.")"« Yo, ce film était épique ! » / « Vrai ? » / « Vrai. »communicationlanguagestatementmoralvaluephilosophycharacterwordexclamationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection🔗ShareOk, d'accord(stereotypically) An abbreviated form of word up; a statement of the acknowledgment of fact with a hint of nonchalant approval.""The teacher said the test was hard, and the student replied, 'Word.'" "« Le professeur a dit que le test était difficile, et l'élève a répondu : « Ok. »communicationlanguagewordstatementattitudecultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareArriver, se produire(except in set phrases) To be, become, betide."Well worth thee, me friend."Cela te vaudra bien, mon ami.beingphilosophyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
