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substance in French

substance in French is substance, fond, biens — substance means a particular kind of physical matter with distinct properties.

substance in French

substance
noun
substance
noun
The essential part of anything; the most vital part.
fond
noun
The essential part of anything; the most vital part.
biens
noun
Material possessions; estate; property; resources.
substance
noun
Material possessions; estate; property; resources.

What does "substance" mean?

  1. noun A particular kind of physical matter with distinct properties.
    "The lab identified an unknown substance on the fabric."
  2. noun The essential or most important part of something.
    "There's no real substance to his argument."
  3. noun An illegal drug, especially referred to in formal or legal contexts.
    "He was arrested for possession of a controlled substance."
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substance in a sentence

  • The lab identified an unknown substance on the fabric.
  • There's no real substance to his argument.
  • He was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.

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What is "substance" in French?

"substance" in French is substance, fond, biens. substance means: A particular kind of physical matter with distinct properties.

How do you use "substance" in a sentence?

Example: "The lab identified an unknown substance on the fabric." In French, "substance" is substance, fond, biens.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "substance": substance, fond, biens.

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