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subject in French

subject in French is sujet, soumis, matière — subject means the main topic being discussed, studied, or shown in a work of art.

subject in French

sujet
adj
sujet
adj
Placed under the power of another; owing allegiance to a particular sovereign or state.
soumis
adj
Placed under the power of another; owing allegiance to a particular sovereign or state.
sujet
noun
matière
noun
The main topic of a paper, work of art, discussion, field of study, etc.
sujet
noun
The main topic of a paper, work of art, discussion, field of study, etc.
discipline
noun
The main topic of a paper, work of art, discussion, field of study, etc.
matière
noun
A particular area of study.
discipline
noun
A particular area of study.
soumettre
verb
(transitive, construed with to) To cause (someone or something) to undergo a particular experience, especially one that is unpleasant or unwanted.
assujettir
verb
(transitive) To make subordinate or subservient; to subdue or enslave.

What does "subject" mean?

  1. noun The main topic being discussed, studied, or shown in a work of art.
    "Climate change was the subject of the panel discussion."
  2. noun The person or thing a sentence is about — grammatically, the doer of the action.
    "In "the dog barked," "the dog" is the subject."
  3. noun A person or animal being examined, tested, or treated, especially in an experiment.
    "Each subject in the trial received the new medication."
  4. noun A citizen or member of a state ruled by a monarch.
    "As a subject of the Crown, she carried a British passport."

subject in a sentence

  • Climate change was the subject of the panel discussion.
  • History was always her favorite subject at school.
  • In "the dog barked," "the dog" is the subject.
  • Each subject in the trial received the new medication.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "subject" in French?

"subject" in French is sujet, soumis, matière. subject means: The main topic being discussed, studied, or shown in a work of art.

How do you use "subject" in a sentence?

Example: "Climate change was the subject of the panel discussion." In French, "subject" is sujet, soumis, matière.

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

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "subject": sujet, soumis, matière, discipline, soumettre, assujettir.

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