file in French
file in French is fichier, dossier, file — file means a collection of related documents or data stored together, whether on paper or on a computer.
file in French
fichier
A collection of papers collated and archived together.
dossier
A collection of papers collated and archived together.
file
A column of people one behind another, whether "single file" or in a grid pattern.
fichier
A column of people one behind another, whether "single file" or in a grid pattern.
lime
A tool consisting of a strip or rod of hardened and coarse metal, used for removing sharp edges, shaping, and cutting, especially through metal; usually a hand tool.
fichier
A tool consisting of a strip or rod of hardened and coarse metal, used for removing sharp edges, shaping, and cutting, especially through metal; usually a hand tool.
colonne
(chess) One of the eight vertical lines of squares on a chessboard (i.e., those identified by a letter).
fichier
(computing) An aggregation of data on a storage device, identified by a name.
lime
(computing) An aggregation of data on a storage device, identified by a name.
limer
(transitive) To smooth, grind, or cut with a file.
What does "file" mean?
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noun A collection of related documents or data stored together, whether on paper or on a computer.
"I saved the report as a file on my laptop's desktop."
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verb To submit official paperwork or a formal request to an office or authority.
"You must file the complaint form at the council office by Friday."
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noun A line of people or things arranged one behind another.
"The soldiers marched in single file."
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noun A metal tool with a rough, ridged surface used to smooth or shape hard materials.
"Carpenters keep a coarse file in their toolbox for rounding off sharp corners."
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file in a sentence
- I saved the report as a file on my laptop's desktop.
- She pulled the customer's file from the cabinet.
- You must file the complaint form at the council office by Friday.
- They filed their tax return in February.
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What is "file" in French?
"file" in French is fichier, dossier, file. file means: A collection of related documents or data stored together, whether on paper or on a computer.
How do you use "file" in a sentence?
Example: "I saved the report as a file on my laptop's desktop." In French, "file" is fichier, dossier, file.
Are there other ways to say "file" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "file": fichier, dossier, file, lime, colonne, limer.
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