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message

message

noun meh-SAHZH Less Common

Usage Note

Message is used for written, spoken, or digital communications alike. Laisser un message ('to leave a message') is the standard phrase for voicemail or notes. In formal French, message can also mean the core idea or intent of a speech or artwork.

Examples

"Il a laissé un message sur mon téléphone."

Natural Translation

He left a message on my phone.

Literal Translation

He has left a message on my telephone

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