Synonym – synonyme
Let's Define It!
What's a *synonym*?
It's called a synonyme in French.
A synonym is a word that has the same meaning as another word.
For example,
un docteur / un médecin are synonyms and can be used interchangeably when referring to the noun physician.
Nouns can have synonyms, but so can other grammatical categories such as verbs, adjectives and adverbs.
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Let's Pronounce It!
What does it sound like in French?
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Let's Have an Example or Two!
Can a little reinforcement do the trick?
Find below a few French synonyms.
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le commencement - le début (start)
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mon voeu - mon souhait (my wish)
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la faute - l'erreur (mistake)
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finir - achever (finish)
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