word
US /wɝːd/
UK /wɝːd/
1.
mot
a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others (or sometimes alone) to form a sentence and typically shown with a space on either side when written or printed.
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The teacher asked the students to spell a difficult word.
Le professeur a demandé aux élèves d'épeler un mot difficile.
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I have a few words to say about this topic.
J'ai quelques mots à dire sur ce sujet.
2.
message, signal, nouvelle
a command, signal, or message
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He sent word that he would be late.
Il a envoyé un message qu'il serait en retard.
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I'll give you the word when it's time to start.
Je te donnerai le signal quand il sera temps de commencer.
1.
formuler, exprimer
to express (something) in words
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I can't quite word my feelings about this.
Je n'arrive pas à exprimer mes sentiments à ce sujet.
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He carefully worded his apology to avoid further misunderstanding.
Il a soigneusement formulé ses excuses pour éviter tout malentendu supplémentaire.