cardinal in French
cardinal in French is cardinal, rouge cardinal — cardinal means of central or fundamental importance.
cardinal in French
cardinal
rouge cardinal
Having a bright red color (from the color of a Catholic cardinal’s cassock).
cardinal
rouge cardinal
A deep red color, somewhat less vivid than scarlet, the traditional colour of a Catholic cardinal's cassock. (same as cardinal red)
What does "cardinal" mean?
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adj Of central or fundamental importance.
"Honesty is a cardinal rule in this office."
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adj Deep red in color, like a Catholic cardinal's robes.
"She wore a cardinal red dress to the gala."
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noun A senior official of the Catholic Church, ranking just below the Pope.
"The cardinals gathered in Rome to elect a new pope."
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noun A North American songbird known for the male's bright red feathers.
"A cardinal landed on the feeder outside the kitchen window."
cardinal in a sentence
- Honesty is a cardinal rule in this office.
- She wore a cardinal red dress to the gala.
- The cardinals gathered in Rome to elect a new pope.
- A cardinal landed on the feeder outside the kitchen window.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "cardinal" in French?
"cardinal" in French is cardinal, rouge cardinal. cardinal means: Of central or fundamental importance.
How do you use "cardinal" in a sentence?
Example: "Honesty is a cardinal rule in this office." In French, "cardinal" is cardinal, rouge cardinal.
Are there other ways to say "cardinal" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "cardinal": cardinal, rouge cardinal.
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