shortness in French
shortness in French is exiguïté, brièveté — shortness means the state or quality of being short, in height, length, or duration.
shortness in French
exiguïté
(uncountable) The property of being short, of being small of stature or brief.
brièveté
(uncountable) The property of being short, of being small of stature or brief.
What does "shortness" mean?
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noun The state or quality of being short, in height, length, or duration.
"Shortness of breath can be a sign of many conditions."
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shortness in a sentence
- Shortness of breath can be a sign of many conditions.
- The shortness of the interview surprised everyone.
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What is "shortness" in French?
"shortness" in French is exiguïté, brièveté. shortness means: The state or quality of being short, in height, length, or duration.
How do you use "shortness" in a sentence?
Example: "Shortness of breath can be a sign of many conditions." In French, "shortness" is exiguïté, brièveté.
Are there other ways to say "shortness" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "shortness": exiguïté, brièveté.
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