phrase

• Nom désignant un petit groupe de mots qui forment ensemble une unité de sens, souvent utilisé en grammaire et en linguistique, ainsi qu'une suite de mots exprimant une idée complète.

A noun referring to a small group of words that together form a conceptual unit, often used in grammar and linguistics.

1. Grammatical unitA2formal

   A small group of words that forms a meaningful unit within a clause or sentence.

   Syntagme

   • The noun phrase 'the big red car' is the subject of the sentence.
   • She used a prepositional phrase to describe the location.
   • In grammar, a phrase does not contain a finite verb.

   Synonymessyntagmsyntagma

2. Fixed expressionB1formal

   A short, often idiomatic, group of words that has a particular meaning.

   Locution figée

   • The phrase 'break a leg' is used to wish someone good luck.
   • He used a common phrase to express his surprise.
   • Learning common phrases helps with fluency in a new language.

   Synonymesexpressionidiomlocutionset phrase

3. Short saying or mottoB2formal

   A concise and memorable expression of an idea or principle.

   Sentence ou devise concise

   • The company's motto is a simple phrase: 'Quality first'.
   • She ended her speech with a powerful phrase about unity.
   • The phrase 'carpe diem' encourages people to seize the day.

   Synonymesadageaphorismcatchphrasedictumepigramexpressionmaximmottoproverbsawsayingslogan

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer l'action de formuler quelque chose d'une certaine manière ou de choisir des mots spécifiques pour transmettre un sens.

A verb used to express the act of expressing something in a particular way or choosing specific words to convey meaning.

1. Express in wordsB1formal

   To express something in a particular way using words.

   Exprimer en mots

   • She phrased her question carefully to avoid confusion.
   • He phrased the apology in a sincere manner.
   • The politician phrased his response diplomatically.

   Synonymesarticulatecouchexpressformulateframeputstateutterword

2. Write or speak in a specific styleB2formal

   To compose or articulate a statement with a particular style or tone.

   formuler

   • The author phrased the passage in a poetic style.
   • She phrased the instructions in simple language for the children.
   • He phrased his criticism in a constructive way.

   Synonymesarticulatecouchexpressformulateframeputstatestylevoiceword