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initiale

initial

noun ee-nee-SYAL Rare
Communication Writing

Also means

first letter

Usage Note

Initiale as a noun refers to the first letter of a name, used in signatures and monograms (signer de ses initiales — to sign with one's initials). As an adjective (initial/initiale) it means 'initial' or 'original'. L'initiale majuscule refers to a capital first letter, important in French grammar rules for proper nouns.

Examples

"Il signe toujours de ses initiales."

Natural Translation

He always signs with his initials.

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