French Conversation · Level 13
89 words
French word
brève
Pronunciation
IPA/bʁɛv/
Meaning
- adjectiveshort
Example
La réunion a été brève.
The meeting was short.
More examples
J'ai eu une brève conversation avec elle.
I had a brief conversation with her.
Core concept
Something that reaches its endpoint quickly or delivers its point in few words.
Common phrases
une brève conversation
a brief conversation
une brève pause
a short break
une brève visite
a brief visit
Similar words
court: Indicating that something lasts for only a short time.
bref: Using few words to convey only the essential points.
rapide: Moving or happening quickly.
Definition in French
Qui dure peu de temps ou s'exprime en peu de mots.
Word origin
The adjective brève developed from Latin brevis through Old French, with brève as the feminine form of bref.
Usage tips
- Brève is pronounced with a final /v/, whereas the masculine bref has a final /f/ sound.