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en toutes lettres
An adverb phrase is a group of words used to describe a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., de plus en plus).
1. (wholly)
a. in full
Les chiffres doivent être écrits en toutes lettres.Numbers should be spelled out in full.
2. (idiom) (explicitly)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. in black and white (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
J'ai besoin de voir ça en toutes lettres pour y croire.I need to see that in black and white to believe it.
b. clearly
Tu devrais savoir quoi faire, c’est écrit en toutes lettres.You should know what to do; it's clearly written.
c. plainly
Le contrat indique les conditions en toutes lettres.The contract states the terms plainly.
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