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/wɜːd/ /wɝd/

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noun

Mot

The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)

Examples :

""Happy" is a single word that expresses a feeling of joy. "

"Heureux" est un seul mot qui exprime un sentiment de joie.

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noun

Mot

Something like such a unit of language:

Examples :

"My favorite word in the English language is "beautiful." "

Mon mot préféré dans la langue anglaise est « beautiful ».

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noun

Parole, propos

The fact or act of speaking, as opposed to taking action. .

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Mot, parole, propos

Something that someone said; a comment, utterance; speech.

Examples :

"My teacher said a kind word to encourage me. "

Mon professeur a dit un mot gentil pour m'encourager.

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noun

Mot d'ordre, mot de ralliement

A watchword or rallying cry, a verbal signal (even when consisting of multiple words).

Examples :

""Quiet" was the word for the library study session. "

« Silence » était le mot d'ordre pour la séance d'étude à la bibliothèque.

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noun

Proverbe, devise

A proverb or motto.

Examples :

""Our family's word is, 'Treat everyone with kindness.'" "

La devise de notre famille est : 'Traitez tout le monde avec gentillesse.'

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noun

Nouvelles

News; tidings (used without an article).

Examples :

"Have you had any word from John yet?"

Avez-vous déjà des nouvelles de John ?

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noun

Ordre, consigne

An order; a request or instruction; an expression of will.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Promesse, engagement

A promise; an oath or guarantee.

Examples :

"I give you my word that I will be there on time."

Je vous donne ma parole que je serai là à l'heure.

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noun

Discussion, conversation

A brief discussion or conversation.

Examples :

"Can I have a word with you?"

Puis-je vous parler un instant ?

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noun

Mots

(in the plural) See words.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Parole de Dieu, message, Bible

(sometimes Word) Communication from God; the message of the Christian gospel; the Bible, Scripture.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Verbe, le Verbe

(sometimes Word) Logos, Christ.

Examples :

"Many Christians believe that Jesus Christ is the Word of God. "

De nombreux chrétiens croient que Jésus-Christ est le Verbe de Dieu.

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verb

Dire, formuler

To say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something).

Examples :

"I’m not sure how to word this letter to the council."

Je ne sais pas trop comment formuler cette lettre au conseil.

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verb

Flatter, cajoler

To flatter with words, to cajole.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Accabler de mots, assaillir de paroles

To ply or overpower with words.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Ensorceler, charmer

To conjure with a word.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Parler, dire

To speak, to use words; to converse, to discourse.

Examples :

"The students will word their ideas clearly in their presentations. "

Les étudiants exprimeront clairement leurs idées dans leurs présentations.

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interjection

Vrai, en effet, c'est la vérité!

Truth, indeed, that is the truth! The shortened form of the statement "My word is my bond."

Examples :

""Yo, that movie was epic!" / "Word?" ("You speak the truth?") / "Word." ("I speak the truth.")"

« Yo, ce film était épique ! » / « Vrai ? » / « Vrai. »

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interjection

Ok, d'accord

(stereotypically) An abbreviated form of word up; a statement of the acknowledgment of fact with a hint of nonchalant approval.

Examples :

""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. »

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verb

Arriver, se produire

(except in set phrases) To be, become, betide.

Examples :

"Well worth thee, me friend."

Cela te vaudra bien, mon ami.

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