acronym in French
acronym in French is acronyme, sigle — acronym means a word formed from the first letters of a longer phrase, especially one pronounced as a single word rather than spelled out.
acronym in French
acronyme
(linguistics) An abbreviation formed by the initial letters of other words.
sigle
(linguistics) An abbreviation formed by the initial letters of other words.
What does "acronym" mean?
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noun A word formed from the first letters of a longer phrase, especially one pronounced as a single word rather than spelled out.
"Our teacher explained that "scuba" is an acronym, not a normal word."
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acronym in a sentence
- Our teacher explained that "scuba" is an acronym, not a normal word.
- "NASA" is an acronym for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
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What is "acronym" in French?
"acronym" in French is acronyme, sigle. acronym means: A word formed from the first letters of a longer phrase, especially one pronounced as a single word rather than spelled out.
How do you use "acronym" in a sentence?
Example: "Our teacher explained that "scuba" is an acronym, not a normal word." In French, "acronym" is acronyme, sigle.
Are there other ways to say "acronym" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "acronym": acronyme, sigle.
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