colloquial in French
colloquial in French is familier, parlé — colloquial means belonging to ordinary conversation rather than to formal or written language.
colloquial in French
familier
(linguistics) Characteristic of familiar conversation, of common parlance; informal.
parlé
(linguistics) Characteristic of familiar conversation, of common parlance; informal.
What does "colloquial" mean?
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adjective Belonging to ordinary conversation rather than to formal or written language.
"Kids is the colloquial word for children."
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colloquial in a sentence
- Kids is the colloquial word for children.
- The essay slips into a colloquial tone in the final paragraph.
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What is "colloquial" in French?
"colloquial" in French is familier, parlé. colloquial means: Belonging to ordinary conversation rather than to formal or written language.
How do you use "colloquial" in a sentence?
Example: "Kids is the colloquial word for children." In French, "colloquial" is familier, parlé.
Are there other ways to say "colloquial" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "colloquial": familier, parlé.
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