What does "leçon à retenir" mean in French?
"leçon à retenir" is the French word for "takeaway".
leçon à retenir /ləsˈɔ̃aʁətnˈiʁ/ · noun · CEFR B1. French translation of "takeaway".
See also: Translation page (English → French)
Translation and Meaning
- Word: leçon à retenir
- Language: French
- Meaning: takeaway
- IPA: /ləsˈɔ̃aʁətnˈiʁ/
- CEFR Level: B1
- Part of speech: noun
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Example Sentences
- La leçon à retenir de la réunion est que nous devons améliorer notre service client. English: The lesson from the meeting is that we need to improve our customer service.
- Elle m’a donné une leçon à retenir claire lors de la conférence. English: She gave me a clear lesson to remember during the conference.
- Quelle est ta leçon à retenir du livre que tu viens de lire ? English: What lesson did you learn from the book you just read?
When and How to Use "leçon à retenir"
Use "leçon à retenir" when you want to talk about "takeaway" in French. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
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What CEFR level is "leçon à retenir"?
"leçon à retenir" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.
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"leçon à retenir" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.
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La leçon à retenir de la réunion est que nous devons améliorer notre service client.
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