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défini

definite

adjective deh-fee-NEE Rare

Also means

defined

Usage Note

Défini is the past participle of définir used as an adjective, most commonly encountered in the grammatical term article défini (definite article: le, la, les). Outside grammar, it means clearly defined or delimited, as in un contour défini (a clear outline). The feminine form is définie.

Examples

"Le français a un article défini et un article indéfini."

Natural Translation

French has a definite article and an indefinite article.

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