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expletive in French

expletive in French is explétif — expletive means used only to fill out a sentence, adding no real meaning of its own.

expletive in French

explétif

adj

Serving to fill up, merely for effect, otherwise redundant.

explétif

noun

What does "expletive" mean?

adj Used only to fill out a sentence, adding no real meaning of its own.
adj Full of filler words that add no real meaning.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "expletive" in French?

"expletive" in French is explétif. expletive means: Used only to fill out a sentence, adding no real meaning of its own.

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