civil in French
civil in French is civil — civil means relating to ordinary citizens and government, as opposed to the military or religion.
civil in French
civil
What does "civil" mean?
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adj Relating to ordinary citizens and government, as opposed to the military or religion.
"The country moved from military rule to civil government."
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adj Polite and reasonably courteous, without being warm or friendly.
"They kept things civil even though they clearly disagreed."
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adj Relating to private disputes between citizens, as opposed to criminal law.
"She filed a civil lawsuit against her former landlord."
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civil in a sentence
- The country moved from military rule to civil government.
- He works in the civil service.
- They kept things civil even though they clearly disagreed.
- Please try to be civil during the meeting.
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What is "civil" in French?
"civil" in French is civil. civil means: Relating to ordinary citizens and government, as opposed to the military or religion.
How do you use "civil" in a sentence?
Example: "The country moved from military rule to civil government." In French, "civil" is civil.
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