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characteristic in French

characteristic in French is caractéristique — characteristic means typical of a particular person or thing; serving to identify it.

characteristic in French

caractéristique
adj
Being a distinguishing feature of a person or thing.
caractéristique
noun
A distinguishing feature of a person or thing, a part of mental or physical behavior.

What does "characteristic" mean?

  1. adj Typical of a particular person or thing; serving to identify it.
    "The old house had the characteristic smell of damp wood and polish."
  2. noun A distinguishing feature or quality of someone or something.
    "Red feathers are a characteristic of this species of bird."
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characteristic in a sentence

  • The old house had the characteristic smell of damp wood and polish.
  • He answered with his characteristic bluntness.
  • Red feathers are a characteristic of this species of bird.
  • One characteristic of good writing is that it is clear.

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What is "characteristic" in French?
"characteristic" in French is caractéristique. characteristic means: Typical of a particular person or thing; serving to identify it.
How do you use "characteristic" in a sentence?
Example: "The old house had the characteristic smell of damp wood and polish." In French, "characteristic" is caractéristique.
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