example

ɪɡˈzæmpəl
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Translation of example into French

Noun

1.

illustration

something illustrating or explaining a rule
  • The teacher gave an example to explain the concept.Le professeur a donné un exemple pour expliquer le concept.
2.

representative

TECH.
something that represents a group or set
TECH.
  • This painting is an example of his early work.Ce tableau est un exemple de son travail précoce.
3.

learning

pattern of behavior to imitate or avoid
  • He set a good example for his peers.Il a donné un bon exemple à ses pairs.
4.

precedent

similar case serving as a precedent
  • This court case is an example for future trials.Cette affaire judiciaire est un précédent pour les futurs procès.
5.

punishment

DatedUK
person punished as a warning to others
DatedUK
  • The thief was made an example to deter crime.Le voleur a été puni pour servir d'exemple afin de dissuader les autres de commettre des crimes.
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Expressions with example: examples in English and translations in French

faire un exemple
The teacher made an example of the student for cheating.
exemple éclatant
exemple parfait
Her dedication to work is a shining example for everyone.
être un exemple éclatant
servir de modèle
Her dedication to work makes her be a shining example for others.
exemple parfait
modèle exemplaire
He is a glowing example of leadership in our community.
par exemple
Some animals, for example, dogs, are very friendly.
bon exemple
The teacher used a good example to explain the concept.

Synonyms and analogies of example in English

Examples of example in a sentence

  • An example was included in the textbook for reference.
  • This sculpture is an example of modern abstract art.
  • The novel serves as an example of 19th-century literature.
  • Her honesty is an example worth following.
  • The coach made an example of the team's captain.
  • The teacher gave an example to clarify the concept.

Translations of "example" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
exemplenm.

Each cited example helped clarify the main idea of the lecture.

Chaque exemple cité a aidé à clarifier l'idée principale du cours.

casnm.

In this example a goldsmith and fishermen would not be affected.

Les orfèvres et les pêcheurs ne sont pas concernés dans ce cas.

modèlenm.

The report was a textbook example of thorough research and well-structured analysis.

Le rapport était un modèle de recherche approfondie et d'analyse bien structurée.

exemplairenm.

Her dedication to helping others is a shining example of true compassion.

Son dévouement à aider les autres est un modèle exemplaire de véritable compassion.

illustrationnf.

The film is a prime example of cinema that inspires change.

Le film est une illustration parfaite du cinéma qui inspire le changement.

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Other translations for example:

  • échantillonnm.
  • spécimennm.
  • précédentnm.

example: Examples and translations in context

He gave a real-life example of how to solve that problem.

Il a donné un exemple concret de la façon de résoudre ce problème.

Their story is a beautiful example of true love overcoming obstacles.

Leur histoire est un bel exemple d'amour profond surmontant tous les obstacles.

To strengthen your argument, add a simple, concrete example.

Pour rendre plus net ton argument, ajoute un exemple simple et concret.

She explained the problem more clearly after showing a concrete example.

Elle a expliqué le problème plus clair après avoir montré un exemple concret.

The book is a classic example of literature from that era.

Ce livre est un parfait exemple de la littérature de cette époque.

His tactics in the game are a textbook example of good strategy.

Ses tactiques dans le jeu sont un exemple classique de bonne stratégie.

His dedication was so admirable that others wanted to follow his example.

Son dévouement était si admirable que les autres voulaient suivre son exemple.

This new example makes the difference between the two methods much clearer.

Ce nouvel exemple rend la différence entre les deux méthodes beaucoup plus claire.

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