ampleur /ɑ̃plˈœʁ/ · noun · CEFR B2. French translation of "extent".

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Source term
extent
Translation
ampleur
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
Image
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Article, Gender & Forms

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

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

Example Sentences

L'étendue totale des dégâts sera connue demain.

English: The full extent of the damage will be known tomorrow.

B2 · quantificationAndMeasurement

Dans une certaine mesure, je suis d'accord avec ce qu'elle a dit.

English: To some extent, I agree with what she said.

B2 · quantificationAndMeasurement

L'étendue de ses connaissances a surpris tout le monde à la réunion.

English: The extent of his knowledge surprised everyone at the meeting.

B2 · quantificationAndMeasurement

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