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adverbial in French

adverbial in French is adverbial, complément adverbial — adverbial means relating to, or functioning as, an adverb.

adverbial in French

adverbial
adj
(grammar) Of or relating to an adverb.
complément adverbial
noun
(grammar) An adverbial word or phrase.

What does "adverbial" mean?

  1. adjective Relating to, or functioning as, an adverb.
    "The phrase 'in the morning' plays an adverbial role in that sentence."
  2. noun A word or phrase that functions like an adverb, modifying a verb, adjective or whole sentence.
    "'Yesterday' is an adverbial telling us when the action happened."
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adverbial in a sentence

  • The phrase 'in the morning' plays an adverbial role in that sentence.
  • Teachers explain adverbial phrases by showing how they modify verbs.
  • 'Yesterday' is an adverbial telling us when the action happened.
  • The grammar exercise asked students to identify each adverbial in the passage.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "adverbial" in French?
"adverbial" in French is adverbial, complément adverbial. adverbial means: Relating to, or functioning as, an adverb.
How do you use "adverbial" in a sentence?
Example: "The phrase 'in the morning' plays an adverbial role in that sentence." In French, "adverbial" is adverbial, complément adverbial.
Are there other ways to say "adverbial" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "adverbial": adverbial, complément adverbial.
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