précis /pʁesˈi/ · adjective · CEFR B2. French translation of "precise".

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Source term
precise
Translation
précis
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
adjective
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Dictionary form précis
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
précis + noun / It is précis
Examples
C'est précis.
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Example Sentences

La recette exige des mesures précises pour réussir le parfait gâteau au chocolat classique.

English: The recipe requires precise measurements to produce the perfect classic chocolate cake.

B2 · intensityAndExtremes

Elle a donné un compte rendu précis de ce qui s'était passé pendant la réunion du matin.

English: She gave a precise account of what had happened during the morning meeting.

B2 · intensityAndExtremes

Ses descriptions précises aident chaque lecteur à imaginer la scène très clairement.

English: His precise descriptions help every reader picture the scene very clearly.

B2 · intensityAndExtremes

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