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elective in French

elective in French is facultatif, option — elective means chosen voluntarily rather than required.

elective in French

facultatif
adj
Of, or pertaining to voting or elections; involving a choice between options.
option
noun

What does "elective" mean?

  1. adjective Chosen voluntarily rather than required.
    "Cosmetic surgery is usually elective, not medically necessary."
  2. noun An optional course of study, especially at school or university.
    "He picked pottery as his elective this semester."
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elective in a sentence

  • Cosmetic surgery is usually elective, not medically necessary.
  • She took an elective course in photography.
  • He picked pottery as his elective this semester.

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What is "elective" in French?

"elective" in French is facultatif, option. elective means: Chosen voluntarily rather than required.

How do you use "elective" in a sentence?

Example: "Cosmetic surgery is usually elective, not medically necessary." In French, "elective" is facultatif, option.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "elective": facultatif, option.

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