French word

description

Pronunciation

IPA/deskʁipsjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine noundescription

Example

Peux-tu me donner une description du problème ?

Can you give me a description of the problem?

Illustration for description (description)

More examples

Sa description des faits a aidé l'enquête.

His description of the facts helped the investigation.

Core concept

A set of observable details arranged so another person can picture the subject.

Common phrases

  • donner une description précise

    give a precise description

  • une description détaillée

    a detailed description

  • faire une description rapide

    give a quick description

Similar words

explication: A clear explanation of why something happens or how it works.
détail: A small part or fine point of something.
récit: A sequential account of events or experiences.
présentation: An organized introduction to something.

Definition in French

Indique le compte rendu, oral ou écrit, des caractéristiques observables d'une chose, d'une personne ou d'une situation.

Word origin

French description continues Old French description from Latin descriptio and is related to décrire through the Latin verb describere.

Usage tips

  • Description focuses on features, while explication usually presents a reason, process, or mechanism.

Other meanings

  • depictionnoun

Opposites

  • omissionomissionnoun

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