characterize in French
characterize in French is caractériser, dépeindre — characterize means to describe someone or something as having particular qualities.
characterize in French
caractériser
(transitive) To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).
dépeindre
(transitive) To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).
caractériser
What does "characterize" mean?
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verb To describe someone or something as having particular qualities.
"Critics characterized the plan as reckless."
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verb To be a typical or defining feature of something.
"Bold brushstrokes characterize her early paintings."
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characterize in a sentence
- Critics characterized the plan as reckless.
- The report characterizes the region's climate as unpredictable.
- Bold brushstrokes characterize her early paintings.
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What is "characterize" in French?
"characterize" in French is caractériser, dépeindre. characterize means: To describe someone or something as having particular qualities.
How do you use "characterize" in a sentence?
Example: "Critics characterized the plan as reckless." In French, "characterize" is caractériser, dépeindre.
Are there other ways to say "characterize" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "characterize": caractériser, dépeindre.
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