mot/mo/
noun · A1 · Frequency 382
nounmasculine
Meanings
word
Refers to the basic unit of language used to express meaning.
note, short message
Refers to a brief written message or reminder.
answer to a riddle or enigma
Refers to the solution or answer to a riddle or puzzle.
Examples
Ce mot est difficile à prononcer.
This word is difficult to pronounce.
Elle m'a laissé un mot sur la table.
She left me a note on the table.
Pour cette devinette, le mot à trouver est caché dans l'image.
For this riddle, the answer is hidden in the picture.
Collocations
- le mot de l’énigmethe answer to the riddle
Common mistakes
un mot
le mot
In French, when referring to a specific word, the definite article is usually required.
un mot court
un mot
“mot” itself means word, no need to add “court” to emphasize shortness.
Related words
synonymtermeterm (word, expression); terms (conditions)
nounmasculine
Meanings
word
Refers to the basic unit of language used to express meaning.
note, short message
Refers to a brief written message or reminder.
answer to a riddle or enigma
Refers to the solution or answer to a riddle or puzzle.
Examples
Les mots de ce contrat doivent être interprétés avec précision.
The words in this contract must be interpreted precisely.
J'ai reçu des mots gentils de mes collègues après mon départ.
I received kind messages from my colleagues after I left.
Pour cette devinette, les mots attendus sont cachés dans le dessin.
For this riddle, the answers are hidden in the drawing.
Collocations
- le mot de l’énigmethe answer to the riddle
Common mistakes
un mot
le mot
In French, when referring to a specific word, the definite article is usually required.
un mot court
un mot
“mot” itself means word, no need to add “court” to emphasize shortness.
Related words
synonymtermeterm (word, expression); terms (conditions)