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specific in French

specific in French is spécifique — specific means clearly defined or particular, rather than general or vague.

specific in French

spécifique
adj
spécifique
noun
(toponymy) The distinguishing part of a toponym.

What does "specific" mean?

  1. adj Clearly defined or particular, rather than general or vague.
    "The recipe gives specific instructions, such as how long to bake the bread."
  2. noun A particular detail.
    "Please don't ask me for the specifics, because I only heard a rumour."
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specific in a sentence

  • The recipe gives specific instructions, such as how long to bake the bread.
  • Can you give me a specific date for the meeting?
  • Please don't ask me for the specifics, because I only heard a rumour.
  • The manager promised to explain the specifics of the new schedule on Monday.

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What is "specific" in French?
"specific" in French is spécifique. specific means: Clearly defined or particular, rather than general or vague.
How do you use "specific" in a sentence?
Example: "The recipe gives specific instructions, such as how long to bake the bread." In French, "specific" is spécifique.
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