brief in French
brief in French is bref, court — brief means lasting only a short time.
brief in French
bref
Of short duration; happening quickly. [from 15th c.]
court
Of short duration; happening quickly. [from 15th c.]
What does "brief" mean?
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adj Lasting only a short time.
"They exchanged a brief greeting before rushing off."
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adj Using few words; concise.
"Please keep your answers brief and to the point."
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noun A set of instructions or a summary given to someone before they carry out a task.
"The design team was given a brief to create a new logo."
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noun A document summarizing the facts and legal arguments of a case, or (UK) the case papers given to a barrister.
"The solicitor prepared the brief for the barrister ahead of the trial."
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brief in a sentence
- They exchanged a brief greeting before rushing off.
- There was a brief pause before the applause began.
- Please keep your answers brief and to the point.
- The design team was given a brief to create a new logo.
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What is "brief" in French?
"brief" in French is bref, court. brief means: Lasting only a short time.
How do you use "brief" in a sentence?
Example: "They exchanged a brief greeting before rushing off." In French, "brief" is bref, court.
Are there other ways to say "brief" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "brief": bref, court.
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