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dictionary in French is dictionnaire, dico — dictionary means a reference book that lists words alphabetically along with their meanings, pronunciations, and other details.

dictionary in French

dictionnaire
noun
A reference work listing words or names from one or more languages, usually ordered alphabetically, explaining each word's meanings or senses, oftentimes also containing information on its etymology, pronunciation, usage, semantic relations, translations, as well as other relevant information. [ca. 1480]
dico
noun
A reference work listing words or names from one or more languages, usually ordered alphabetically, explaining each word's meanings or senses, oftentimes also containing information on its etymology, pronunciation, usage, semantic relations, translations, as well as other relevant information. [ca. 1480]

What does "dictionary" mean?

  1. noun A reference book that lists words alphabetically along with their meanings, pronunciations, and other details.
    "She looked up the word in an online dictionary."
  2. noun In computing, a data structure that stores values under unique keys for quick lookup.
    "The program stores user settings in a dictionary keyed by username."
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dictionary in a sentence

  • She looked up the word in an online dictionary.
  • The old dictionary on the shelf was falling apart from years of use.
  • The program stores user settings in a dictionary keyed by username.

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What is "dictionary" in French?

"dictionary" in French is dictionnaire, dico. dictionary means: A reference book that lists words alphabetically along with their meanings, pronunciations, and other details.

How do you use "dictionary" in a sentence?

Example: "She looked up the word in an online dictionary." In French, "dictionary" is dictionnaire, dico.

Are there other ways to say "dictionary" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "dictionary": dictionnaire, dico.

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