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
L'étendue totale des dégâts sera connue demain.
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 · Quantification And Measurement

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 · Quantification And Measurement

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 · Quantification And Measurement

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