English–French

“descriptive” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/deskʁiptif/

Example

Le rapport est descriptif et précis.

The report is descriptive and precise.

Illustration for descriptif (descriptive)

How to say “descriptive” in French

“Descriptive” in French is descriptif.

A clear map of the visible traits of a place, object, or text.

Full entry for descriptif: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with descriptif

Le vendeur a utilisé un style descriptif pour présenter l'article.

The seller used a descriptive style to present the item.

Tips for using descriptif

  • The related verb is décrire quelque chose, with no preposition before the thing being described.

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