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term in French

term in French is limite, terme, expression — term means a word or expression, especially one with a specific meaning in a particular field.

term in French

limite
noun
A chronological limitation or restriction, a limited timespan.
terme
noun
A word or phrase (e.g., noun phrase, verb phrase, open compound), especially one from a specialised area of knowledge; a name for a concept.
expression
noun
A word or phrase (e.g., noun phrase, verb phrase, open compound), especially one from a specialised area of knowledge; a name for a concept.
mot
noun
A word or phrase (e.g., noun phrase, verb phrase, open compound), especially one from a specialised area of knowledge; a name for a concept.
mandat
noun
Duration of officeholding, or its limit; period in office of fixed length.
durée
noun
Duration of officeholding, or its limit; period in office of fixed length.
terme
noun
With respect to a pregnancy, the usual duration of gestation for the given species (for example, nine months in humans); (metonymically) the end of this duration: the timepoint at which birth usually happens (for example, in humans, approximately 40 weeks from conception), defining the due date.

What does "term" mean?

  1. noun A word or expression, especially one with a specific meaning in a particular field.
    "The lecturer explained the technical terms before starting the lesson."
  2. noun A fixed period of time, especially one in office or one dividing an academic year.
    "The president is elected for a four-year term."
  3. noun In plural, the conditions set out in an agreement or contract.
    "Make sure you read the terms before signing the lease."
  4. verb To call or describe something by a particular name.
    "She termed the decision "a huge mistake.""

term in a sentence

  • The lecturer explained the technical terms before starting the lesson.
  • "Bull market" is a term used a lot in finance.
  • The president is elected for a four-year term.
  • School starts again for the new term in September.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "term" in French?

"term" in French is limite, terme, expression. term means: A word or expression, especially one with a specific meaning in a particular field.

How do you use "term" in a sentence?

Example: "The lecturer explained the technical terms before starting the lesson." In French, "term" is limite, terme, expression.

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

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "term": limite, terme, expression, mot, mandat, durée.

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