colloquial in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

colloquial in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for colloquial in the English»French Dictionary (Go to French»English)

Translations for colloquial in the French»English Dictionary (Go to English»French)

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But the colloquial name aptly described not only the new arrivals but also the new area with its modern houses, shopping centre and churches.
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The image of the ivory tower, a colloquial metaphor for academia, sustains the metaphor.
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It would appear that these names were colloquial terms rather than official names.
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It can also be used as a measure of energy, for truck classification, or as a colloquial term.
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A colloquial description of an action movie of the more violent kind.
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Martin wanted phrases that were specific to different areas, colloquial terms and such.
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A tornado is also commonly referred to as a twister, and is also sometimes referred to by the old-fashioned colloquial term "cyclone".
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In the colloquial language, the perfect is often preferred to the preterite.
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Colloquial terms such as let's play it by the ear, take it as it comes, and make it up as we go along are all used to describe improvisation.
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To distinguish itself from contemporary colloquial language, standard language usage includes archaisms and honorific colours.
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