critique /kʁitˈik/ · noun · CEFR B2. French translation of "criticism".

See also: Vocabulary entry (French)

Source term
criticism
Translation
critique
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "la".

Dictionary form critique
Article la
Gender/article class feminine
Regular/likely plural critiques
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + la critique
Examples
C'est la critique.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Il accepte bien les critiques et s'en sert pour améliorer son travail.

English: He accepts criticism well and uses it to improve his work.

B2 · healthAndSociety

Son roman a reçu de vives critiques de la part de critiques littéraires plus âgés.

English: Her novel received heavy criticism from older literary reviewers.

B2 · healthAndSociety

La critique constructive peut nous aider à progresser beaucoup plus vite en tant que professionnels.

English: Constructive criticism can help us grow much faster as professionals.

B2 · healthAndSociety

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