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coherence in French

coherence in French is cohérence — coherence means the quality of being logical, consistent and clearly connected, so that the parts of something fit together and make sense as a whole.

coherence in French

cohérence
noun

What does "coherence" mean?

  1. noun The quality of being logical, consistent and clearly connected, so that the parts of something fit together and make sense as a whole.
    "The essay had plenty of facts but no coherence."
  2. noun A fixed relationship between the phases of two or more waves, which allows them to produce a steady interference pattern.
    "Laser light has a high degree of coherence, which is why it can be focused so tightly."
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coherence in a sentence

  • The essay had plenty of facts but no coherence.
  • Years of piecemeal amendments have stripped the policy of any coherence.
  • Laser light has a high degree of coherence, which is why it can be focused so tightly.

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What is "coherence" in French?

"coherence" in French is cohérence. coherence means: The quality of being logical, consistent and clearly connected, so that the parts of something fit together and make sense as a whole.

How do you use "coherence" in a sentence?

Example: "The essay had plenty of facts but no coherence." In French, "coherence" is cohérence.

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