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.
"Being on time is a cardinal virtue for anyone who works in a hospital."
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adj Deep red in color, like a Catholic cardinal's robes.
"The curtains were a rich cardinal shade that glowed in the evening light."
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noun A senior official of the Catholic Church, ranking just below the Pope.
"The cardinal led the long service in the great cathedral."
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noun A North American songbird known for the male's bright red feathers.
"We spotted a bright red cardinal singing from the top of a tree."
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cardinal in a sentence
- Being on time is a cardinal virtue for anyone who works in a hospital.
- The cardinal principle of the game is to play fair.
- The curtains were a rich cardinal shade that glowed in the evening light.
- He painted the front door cardinal to stand out from the grey houses.
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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: "Being on time is a cardinal virtue for anyone who works in a hospital." 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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