singular

singular
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
noun
a. le singulier
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(M)
This word is generally used in the singular.Ce mot s'utilise généralement au singulier.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. singulier
"Children" is the plural form of the singular noun "child."« Children » est le pluriel du nom singulier « child ».
b. au singulier
The verb must be singular in this sentence.Le verbe doit être au singulier dans cette phrase.
a. singulier
This clock is an antique of singular quality.Cette horloge est une antiquité d’une qualité singulière.
a. bizarre
What would prompt Fred to say such a singular thing?Qu’est-ce qui pousserait Fred à dire une chose aussi singulière ?
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