pur

pur
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. pure
Ce pull est composé à 100 % de pure laine vierge.This sweater is made from 100% pure virgin wool.
b. unadulterated
Ce miel est pur, sans aucun additif.This honey is unadulterated, without any additives.
a. pure
L'eau du lac était si pure qu'on voyait le fond.The lake's water was so pure you could see the bottom.
b. clean
Allons respirer l’air pur de la montagne !Let's go breathe in the clean mountain air!
a. pure
Les intentions du jeune homme étaient pures lorsqu'il a proposé son aide.The young man's intentions were pure when he offered his help.
a. pure
Quel film ! C’est du pur génie !What a movie! It's pure genius!
b. sheer
Denis est une personne désintéressée. Il aide les autres par pure gentillesse.Denis is a selfless person. He helps others out of sheer kindness.
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