définition
/de.fi.ni.sjɔ̃/feminine
The English word "definition" is translated into French as définition.
The word définition refers to a statement of the meaning of a word, word group, sign or symbol.
Meaning: statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun définition is feminine. Because of this, it must be used with feminine articles such as la or une.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables and is pronounced /de.fi.ni.sjɔ̃/.
Did you know?
- The word définition shares a common ancestor with the English word 'finish', as both stem from the Latin 'finis', meaning 'boundary' or 'end'.
- In a technical or digital context, définition is used to describe the resolution of a screen or image, such as 'haute définition' for 'high definition'.
- While définition is the standard noun, the verb définir can be used colloquially to describe a person's character, as in cela le définit bien.
Examples in context
- La définition du dictionnaire est autre.The definition in the dictionary is different.This sentence shows how to use définition in the context of a dictionary.Tatoeba #7871415 by Rovo, translation #7870434 by AlanF_US
- Je vous expliquerai la définition demain.I'll explain the definition to you tomorrow.This sentence demonstrates using définition when referring to explaining something to someone.Tatoeba #12748308 by felix63, translation #12748514 by rul
- La définition du dictionnaire est différente.The definition from the dictionary is different.This sentence provides another way to describe a dictionary's définition.Tatoeba #7871418 by Rovo, translation #2909240 by mervert1
- Quelle est la définition de ce mot ?What is the definition of this word?
- Pouvez-vous me donner la signification de ce concept ?Can you give me the definition of this concept?
- C'est quoi le sens de ce mot?What's the definition of this word?
- J'ai besoin de la définition de ce terme, s'il vous plaît.I need the definition of this term, please.
- Pourriez-vous m'expliquer la signification de ce mot ?Could you explain the meaning of this word to me?
- Je ne suis pas sûr du sens de cette expression.I'm not sure about the definition of this expression.
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Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are studying together in a library.
- NathanQuelle est la définition de ce mot ?What is the definition of this word?
- ChloéJe ne connais pas sa définition exacte.I don't know its exact definition.
- NathanRegarde, cette définition est très claire.Look, this definition is very clear.
- ChloéAh oui, merci Nathan.Ah yes, thanks Nathan.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “definition” translations and entries définition, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries définition, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
