exemple /ɛɡzˈɑ̃pl/ · noun · CEFR B2. French translation of "instance".

See also: Vocabulary entry (French)

Source term
instance
Translation
exemple
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 exemple
Article l'
Gender/article class elided article
Regular/likely plural exemples
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + l'exemple
Examples
C'est l'exemple.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Il y a plusieurs cas dans le rapport où les données semblent incorrectes.

English: There are several instances in the report where the data appears to be wrong.

B2 · uniquenessAndDiversity

Par exemple, elle voyage à Paris deux fois par an pour des réunions d'affaires importantes.

English: For instance, she travels to Paris twice a year for important business meetings.

B2 · uniquenessAndDiversity

Il a donné un exemple clair de mauvais service client lors de son dernier achat.

English: He gave a clear instance of poor customer service from his recent shopping trip.

B2 · uniquenessAndDiversity

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