ablative in French

ablative in French is ablatif — ablative means relating to the grammatical case that, in languages such as Latin, chiefly marks removal, separation or the means by which something is done.

ablative in French

ablatif

adj

(grammar) Applied to one of the cases of the noun in some languages, the fundamental meaning of the case being removal, separation, or taking away, and to a lesser degree, instrument, place, accordance, specifications, price, or measurement. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]

What does "ablative" mean?

adjective Relating to the grammatical case that, in languages such as Latin, chiefly marks removal, separation or the means by which something is done.
"Latin nouns take the ablative ending to show that something is being used as an instrument."
adjective Designed to wear away or burn off gradually so as to protect the material underneath, as with certain heat shields and coatings.
"The capsule's ablative heat shield charred away as it re-entered the atmosphere."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

ablative in a sentence

Latin nouns take the ablative ending to show that something is being used as an instrument.
She struggled to remember which noun forms were ablative and which were accusative.
The capsule's ablative heat shield charred away as it re-entered the atmosphere.
Engineers coated the nose cone with an ablative material to stop it overheating.

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "ablative" in French?

"ablative" in French is ablatif. ablative means: Relating to the grammatical case that, in languages such as Latin, chiefly marks removal, separation or the means by which something is done.

How do you use "ablative" in a sentence?

Example: "Latin nouns take the ablative ending to show that something is being used as an instrument." In French, "ablative" is ablatif.

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