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critère

criterion, standard

noun krih-TEHR Rare

Origin: Greek 'kriterion' (means of judging)

Usage Note

Critère is used in formal and everyday speech alike when specifying the basis for a judgment or selection. Its plural critères is very common. Do not confuse it with critique, which means criticism or critic.

Examples

"Quel est le critère principal de sélection?"

Natural Translation

What is the main selection criterion?

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