function word

ˈfʌŋkʃən wɝd
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Translation of function word into French

Noun

grammar word

TECH.
word used mainly for grammar, not for meaning
TECH.
  • A preposition is a function word.Une préposition est un mot grammatical.
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Translations of "function word" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
mot-outilnm.

All parties agree that "for" is "a function word to indicate purpose."

Toutes les parties conviennent que le terme "pour" est "un mot-outil marquant le but".

mot fonctionneln.

In linguistics, a function word connects phrases rather than holding meaning on its own.

En linguistique, un mot fonctionnel relie les phrases plutôt que de posséder un sens propre.

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function word: Examples and translations in context

Rather, the commitment uses the general term "for" - "a function word to indicate purpose."

Au lieu de cela, l'engagement mentionne le terme général "pour" - "mot-outil marquant le but".

For example, [shoes for men] is a close variant of [men shoes] with the function word "for" removed.

Par exemple, [chaussures pour homme] est une variante proche de [chaussures homme], où le mot fonctionnel "pour" a été supprimé.

7.479 The complainants have indicated that the term "for", among other meanings, can mean "a function word to indicate purpose" and "to be received by, to belong to".

7.479 Les plaignants ont indiqué que le mot "pour" peut, entre autres, vouloir dire "mot-outil marquant le but" et "être reçu par, appartenir à".

"For" is a function word indicating purpose.

Le terme "pour" est un mot-outil marquant le but.

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