French word

multiple

Pronunciation

IPA/myltipl/

Meaning

  • adjectivemultiple

Example

Il y a de multiples raisons.

There are multiple reasons.

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More examples

Nous avons constaté multiples erreurs.

We found multiple errors.

Core concept

Several distinct pieces gathered into one whole.

Common phrases

  • multiples raisons

    multiple reasons

  • multiples facteurs

    multiple factors

  • multiples choix

    multiple choices

Similar words

nombreux: Existing in very large numbers or quantities.
divers: Containing a mixture of different types or qualities.
varié: Showing considerable variety in content or appearance.

Definition in French

Qui se dit d'un ensemble formé de plusieurs éléments, sans indiquer un nombre précis.

Word origin

French multiple comes from Latin multiplex, formed from multus, "many," and plicare, "to fold," through Old French.

Usage tips

  • Before a plural noun, multiple usually appears in the plural, as in de multiples raisons, with the final s silent.

Other meanings

  • numerousadjective
  • severaladjective

Opposites

Related words

  • multiplicitémultiplicitynoun
  • multipliermultiplyverb

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