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half in French

half in French is demi, moitié — half means equal to one of two equal parts of something.

half in French

demi
adj
Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect.
moitié
adj
Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect.
moitié
noun
One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.
demi
noun
One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.
demi
noun
(preceded by “a” or a number) The fraction obtained by dividing 1 by 2.
moitié
noun
(preceded by “a” or a number) The fraction obtained by dividing 1 by 2.

What does "half" mean?

  1. adj Equal to one of two equal parts of something.
    "She ate half a sandwich before the meeting."
  2. adv Partially, or to an incomplete degree.
    "He was half asleep during the lecture."
  3. noun One of two equal parts into which something is divided.
    "Cut the apple into two halves."

half in a sentence

  • She ate half a sandwich before the meeting.
  • Half the class failed the pop quiz.
  • He was half asleep during the lecture.
  • The job was only half finished by Friday.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "half" in French?

"half" in French is demi, moitié. half means: Equal to one of two equal parts of something.

How do you use "half" in a sentence?

Example: "She ate half a sandwich before the meeting." In French, "half" is demi, moitié.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "half": demi, moitié.

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