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mondial

worldwide, global

adjective mohn-DYAHL Less Common

Origin: Latin 'mundus' (world)

Usage Note

Mondial is the standard adjective for 'world-wide' and agrees in gender and number: mondiale (f), mondiaux (m pl), mondiales (f pl). The noun le Mondial is the informal name for the FIFA World Cup in French. The adverb mondialement means 'worldwide'.

Examples

"La crise a eu un impact mondial."

Natural Translation

The crisis had a global impact.

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