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underline in French

underline in French is soulignement, souligner, attention — underline means to draw a line beneath a word or phrase for emphasis.

underline in French

soulignement
noun
souligner
verb
To draw a line underneath something, especially to add emphasis.
souligner
verb
(figuratively) To emphasise or stress something.
attention
verb
(figuratively) To emphasise or stress something.

What does "underline" mean?

  1. verb To draw a line beneath a word or phrase for emphasis.
    "She underlined the key terms in her notes."
  2. verb To emphasize or draw attention to something.
    "The report underlines the need for urgent action on climate change."
  3. noun A line drawn beneath text for emphasis.
    "Add an underline to make the heading stand out."
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underline in a sentence

  • She underlined the key terms in her notes.
  • The report underlines the need for urgent action on climate change.
  • Add an underline to make the heading stand out.

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What is "underline" in French?

"underline" in French is soulignement, souligner, attention. underline means: To draw a line beneath a word or phrase for emphasis.

How do you use "underline" in a sentence?

Example: "She underlined the key terms in her notes." In French, "underline" is soulignement, souligner, attention.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "underline": soulignement, souligner, attention.

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