selective in French
selective in French is sélectif — selective means choosing carefully rather than accepting everything or everyone.
selective in French
sélectif
What does "selective" mean?
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adj Choosing carefully rather than accepting everything or everyone.
"He is very selective about the books he buys, so his shelves are small."
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adj Affecting or targeting only certain things rather than all of them.
"The council took selective action, fixing only the roads that were in the worst condition."
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selective in a sentence
- He is very selective about the books he buys, so his shelves are small.
- The university is highly selective, admitting only a small fraction of applicants.
- The council took selective action, fixing only the roads that were in the worst condition.
- Selective weeding keeps the flowers but removes the grass from the garden path.
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What is "selective" in French?
"selective" in French is sélectif. selective means: Choosing carefully rather than accepting everything or everyone.
How do you use "selective" in a sentence?
Example: "He is very selective about the books he buys, so his shelves are small." In French, "selective" is sélectif.
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