in a nutshell in French
in a nutshell in French is en bref, en résumé, en un mot — in a nutshell means used to introduce a very short summary of something complicated, giving only the essential point.
in a nutshell in French
en bref
(idiomatic) In summary; briefly or simply.
en résumé
(idiomatic) In summary; briefly or simply.
en un mot
(idiomatic) In summary; briefly or simply.
What does "in a nutshell" mean?
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phrase Used to introduce a very short summary of something complicated, giving only the essential point.
"In a nutshell, we ran out of money before we ran out of ideas."
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in a nutshell in a sentence
- In a nutshell, we ran out of money before we ran out of ideas.
- That, in a nutshell, is why the merger collapsed.
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What is "in a nutshell" in French?
"in a nutshell" in French is en bref, en résumé, en un mot. in a nutshell means: Used to introduce a very short summary of something complicated, giving only the essential point.
How do you use "in a nutshell" in a sentence?
Example: "In a nutshell, we ran out of money before we ran out of ideas." In French, "in a nutshell" is en bref, en résumé, en un mot.
Are there other ways to say "in a nutshell" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "in a nutshell": en bref, en résumé, en un mot.
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