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document

document

noun doh-kü-MAHN Less Common

Origin: Latin documentum

Usage Note

Document covers official papers, supporting evidence, and digital files. The verb documenter means 'to document' and se documenter means 'to research' or 'to gather information'. Documentaire (noun/adjective) means 'documentary'. The final 't' is silent.

Examples

"Il faut signer ce document."

Natural Translation

You must sign this document.

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