punctuation in French
punctuation in French is ponctuation — punctuation means the marks and symbols, such as commas, full stops, and question marks, used in writing to organize and clarify meaning.
punctuation in French
ponctuation
A set of symbols and marks which are used to clarify meaning in text by separating strings of words into clauses, phrases and sentences; examples include commas, hyphens, and stops (periods).
What does "punctuation" mean?
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noun The marks and symbols, such as commas, full stops, and question marks, used in writing to organize and clarify meaning.
"The essay lost marks for poor punctuation."
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punctuation in a sentence
- The essay lost marks for poor punctuation.
- Commas and periods are two of the most common punctuation marks.
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What is "punctuation" in French?
"punctuation" in French is ponctuation. punctuation means: The marks and symbols, such as commas, full stops, and question marks, used in writing to organize and clarify meaning.
How do you use "punctuation" in a sentence?
Example: "The essay lost marks for poor punctuation." In French, "punctuation" is ponctuation.
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