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profile in French

profile in French is contour, profil — profile means the outline or side view of something, especially a person's face.

profile in French

contour
noun
(countable) The outermost shape, view, or edge of an object.
profil
noun

What does "profile" mean?

  1. noun The outline or side view of something, especially a person's face.
    "The sculptor carved a statue of her grandfather in profile."
  2. noun A summary of information about a person, organization, or thing.
    "Before the interview, I read a short profile of the company's founder."
  3. noun A page or account on a website or app where a user's information is stored.
    "You need to fill in your profile before you can message other members."
  4. verb To write or compile a summary of someone or something.
    "The newspaper profiled a local baker who had won several awards."
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profile in a sentence

  • The sculptor carved a statue of her grandfather in profile.
  • The coin shows the king's profile.
  • Before the interview, I read a short profile of the company's founder.
  • The agency keeps a detailed profile of every client it works with.

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What is "profile" in French?
"profile" in French is contour, profil. profile means: The outline or side view of something, especially a person's face.
How do you use "profile" in a sentence?
Example: "The sculptor carved a statue of her grandfather in profile." In French, "profile" is contour, profil.
Are there other ways to say "profile" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "profile": contour, profil.
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