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fréquence

frequency

noun freh-KAHNS Rare

Origin: Latin frequentia

Usage Note

Fréquence is used in physics (radio waves, sound), statistics, and everyday language for how often something occurs. A radio station's broadcast frequency is la fréquence d'émission. The adjective fréquent and adverb fréquemment share the same root.

Examples

"La fréquence des trains a augmenté."

Natural Translation

The frequency of trains has increased.

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