French Conversation · Level 67
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French word
précis
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁesi/
Meaning
- adjectiveprecise
Example
Donne une réponse précise.
Give a precise answer.
More examples
J'ai besoin d'une date précise.
I need a precise date.
Core concept
An answer with edges drawn sharply enough that its scope, details, and figures cannot drift.
Common phrases
réponse précise
precise answer
Similar words
exact: Correctly corresponding to facts or numerical values.
net: Distinct and sharply outlined rather than blurred.
clair: Straightforward and easy to understand.
Definition in French
Qui est exact, clair et dépourvu d'ambiguïté, surtout pour des chiffres, des indications ou des descriptions.
Word origin
The French adjective précis comes from Latin praecisus, the past participle of praecidere, meaning 'cut short', and later acquired its exactness-related sense.
Usage tips
- Précis usually follows the noun in ordinary descriptions, as in des chiffres précis, although stylistic placement can vary.
Other meanings
- clearadjective
- specificadjective
Opposites
- vaguevagueadjective
- imprécisimpreciseadjective
Related words
- préciserspecifyverb
- précisionprecisionnoun
- précisémentpreciselyadverb