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central

central

adjective sahn-TRAL Less Common
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Origin: Latin centralis, from centrum 'centre'

Also means

main, key

Usage Note

Central has the irregular masculine plural centraux (quartiers centraux, 'central districts'). The feminine is centrale, which as a standalone noun means 'power station' (une centrale nucléaire) or 'headquarters'. Chauffage central ('central heating') is a very common household term.

Examples

"Il habite dans le quartier central de la ville."

Natural Translation

He lives in the central district of the city.

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