context in French
context in French is contexte — context means the circumstances or background information that helps explain or clarify something.
context in French
contexte
What does "context" mean?
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noun The circumstances or background information that helps explain or clarify something.
"Without the context of the argument, the email makes little sense to me."
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noun The words or text surrounding a particular word or passage that help clarify its meaning.
"You can often guess a new word from its context in the sentence."
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context in a sentence
- Without the context of the argument, the email makes little sense to me.
- You need to understand the historical context of the speech to appreciate it.
- You can often guess a new word from its context in the sentence.
- Look at the context around this phrase before you decide what it means.
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What is "context" in French?
"context" in French is contexte. context means: The circumstances or background information that helps explain or clarify something.
How do you use "context" in a sentence?
Example: "Without the context of the argument, the email makes little sense to me." In French, "context" is contexte.
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