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prose in French

prose in French is prose — prose means ordinary written or spoken language, as opposed to poetry.

prose in French

prose
noun
Language, particularly written language, not intended as poetry.

What does "prose" mean?

  1. noun Ordinary written or spoken language, as opposed to poetry.
    "The novel is written in clear, simple prose."
  2. verb To write or speak in a dull, long-winded way.
    "He prosed on about his holiday for nearly an hour."
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prose in a sentence

  • The novel is written in clear, simple prose.
  • He switched from writing poetry to prose in his later career.
  • He prosed on about his holiday for nearly an hour.

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What is "prose" in French?

"prose" in French is prose. prose means: Ordinary written or spoken language, as opposed to poetry.

How do you use "prose" in a sentence?

Example: "The novel is written in clear, simple prose." In French, "prose" is prose.

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