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indentation in French

indentation in French is indentation, tiret — indentation means a dent, notch, or inward curve in a surface or edge.

indentation in French

indentation
noun
tiret
noun
(law) A division unit of a piece of law distinguished by its indentation or by a dash.

What does "indentation" mean?

  1. noun A dent, notch, or inward curve in a surface or edge.
    "The hammer left a small indentation in the wood."
  2. noun The space left blank at the start of a line of text, especially the first line of a paragraph.
    "The style guide requires a half-inch indentation for new paragraphs."
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indentation in a sentence

  • The hammer left a small indentation in the wood.
  • The style guide requires a half-inch indentation for new paragraphs.

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What is "indentation" in French?

"indentation" in French is indentation, tiret. indentation means: A dent, notch, or inward curve in a surface or edge.

How do you use "indentation" in a sentence?

Example: "The hammer left a small indentation in the wood." In French, "indentation" is indentation, tiret.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "indentation": indentation, tiret.

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