footnote in French
footnote in French is note de bas de page, note en bas de page — footnote means a short note at the bottom of a page giving extra comment, reference, or citation.
footnote in French
note de bas de page
A short piece of text, often numbered, placed at the bottom of a printed page, that adds a comment, citation, reference etc, to a designated part of the main text.
note en bas de page
A short piece of text, often numbered, placed at the bottom of a printed page, that adds a comment, citation, reference etc, to a designated part of the main text.
What does "footnote" mean?
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noun A short note at the bottom of a page giving extra comment, reference, or citation.
"The claim was backed up by a footnote citing the original study."
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noun A minor event, overshadowed by something bigger it relates to (figurative).
"The scandal became just a footnote in the company's long history."
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verb To add explanatory notes to a text.
"The editor footnoted every unfamiliar term in the manuscript."
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footnote in a sentence
- The claim was backed up by a footnote citing the original study.
- The scandal became just a footnote in the company's long history.
- The editor footnoted every unfamiliar term in the manuscript.
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What is "footnote" in French?
"footnote" in French is note de bas de page, note en bas de page. footnote means: A short note at the bottom of a page giving extra comment, reference, or citation.
How do you use "footnote" in a sentence?
Example: "The claim was backed up by a footnote citing the original study." In French, "footnote" is note de bas de page, note en bas de page.
Are there other ways to say "footnote" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "footnote": note de bas de page, note en bas de page.
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