Elle a écrit un essai comparatif sur la cuisine française et italienne.
English: She wrote a comparative essay on French and Italian cuisine.
comparatif /kɔ̃paʁatˈif/ · adjective · CEFR B2. French translation of "comparative".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- comparative
- Translation
- comparatif
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- adjective
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This adjective is shown in its dictionary form.
| Dictionary form | comparatif |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- comparatif + noun / It is comparatif
- Examples
- C'est comparatif.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
L'étude comparative a montré des différences nettes entre les deux régions.
English: The comparative study showed clear differences between the two regions.
Comparé aux autres hivers, celui-ci a été très doux et sec.
English: In comparative terms, this winter has been remarkably mild and dry.
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