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Que signifie ce mot

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In French, "what does this word mean" is Que signifie ce mot.

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Pronunciation

Say kuh see-nyee-FYAY suh moh, with a soft ny sound like in canyon and stress falling on the final syllable.

Grammar notes

Que signifie ce mot is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

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How to remember Que signifie ce mot

Signifie shares a root with signify, since a word's meaning is simply what it signifies.

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Questions about Que signifie ce mot

How do you pronounce Que signifie ce mot?

Say kuh see-nyee-FYAY suh moh, with a soft ny sound like in canyon and stress falling on the final syllable.

Is Que signifie ce mot formal or casual?

Que signifie ce mot is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Que signifie ce mot used in French?

Que signifie ce mot is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (what does this word mean).

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