Son silence était une façon délibérée d'éviter la question gênante.
English: His silence was a deliberate way to avoid the awkward question.
délibéré /delibeʁˈe/ · adjective · CEFR B2. French translation of "deliberate".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- deliberate
- Translation
- délibéré
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- adjective
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| Dictionary form | délibéré |
|---|---|
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- délibéré + noun / It is délibéré
- Examples
- C'est délibéré.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Elle a pris la décision délibérée de quitter la ville.
English: She made a deliberate choice to leave the city behind.
Les dommages au tableau étaient clairement volontaires, pas accidentels.
English: The damage to the painting was clearly deliberate, not accidental.
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