English–French

“in short” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/bʁɛf/

Example

J'ai essayé, bref, ça n'a pas marché.

I tried it; in short, it didn't work.

Illustration for bref (in short)

How to say “in short” in French

“In short” in French is bref.

A long explanation compressed into one short concluding line.

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

Example sentences with bref

J'ai lu le rapport, en bref il manque des informations.

I read the report; in short, it lacks information.

Tips for using bref

  • Bref is common in speech for a quick summary or conclusion, while en bref or en résumé is more neutral in formal writing.

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