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quote in French

quote in French is citation, guillemet, cotation — quote means a short passage of words repeated from someone else.

quote in French

citation
noun
A statement attributed to a person; a quotation.
guillemet
noun
A statement attributed to a person; a quotation.
cotation
noun
A summary of work to be done with a set price; a quotation.
devis
noun
A summary of work to be done with a set price; a quotation.
guillemet
noun
A summary of work to be done with a set price; a quotation.
citer
verb
(transitive) To prepare a summary of work to be done and set a price; to estimate.
coter
verb
(transitive) To prepare a summary of work to be done and set a price; to estimate.
deviser
verb
(transitive) To prepare a summary of work to be done and set a price; to estimate.
coter
verb
(commerce, transitive) To name the current price, notably of a financial security.
ouvrir les guillemets
verb
(intransitive) To indicate verbally or by equivalent means the start of a quotation.

What does "quote" mean?

  1. noun A short passage of words repeated from someone else.
    "He kept a favourite quote from Churchill pinned above his desk."
  2. noun A stated price for a job or service.
    "The plumber gave us a quote of two hundred pounds for the repair."
  3. verb To repeat someone's exact words.
    "The newspaper quoted the mayor directly."

quote in a sentence

  • He kept a favourite quote from Churchill pinned above his desk.
  • The plumber gave us a quote of two hundred pounds for the repair.
  • The newspaper quoted the mayor directly.
  • Please quote your sources at the end of the essay.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "quote" in French?

"quote" in French is citation, guillemet, cotation. quote means: A short passage of words repeated from someone else.

How do you use "quote" in a sentence?

Example: "He kept a favourite quote from Churchill pinned above his desk." In French, "quote" is citation, guillemet, cotation.

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

Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "quote": citation, guillemet, cotation, devis, citer, coter.

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