définition
definition
The French word 'définition' is used in the same way as the English word 'definition'. It can refer to the explanation or meaning of something, and it is commonly used in academic and technical contexts.
Example sentences using: définition
Quelle est la définition de ce mot?
What is the definition of this word?
This is a simple question sentence asking for the definition of a particular word. It is commonly used in French language learning as well as in everyday conversation when there is a word you do not understand.
La définition exacte échappe à mon esprit en ce moment.
The exact definition slips my mind at the moment.
This is a common way to express in French that you cannot remember something right now, in this case, 'the exact definition'. It highlights the informal saying 'échappe à mon esprit' which means 'slips my mind'.
Nous pourrions examiner la définition dans le dictionnaire.
We could look up the definition in the dictionary.
This sentence is a polite suggestion about finding the definition of a word in the dictionary. This is a useful phrase when discussing the meaning of words or studying a language.