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représentatif

representative

adjective ruh-preh-zahn-tah-TEEF Rare

Also means

typical

Usage Note

Représentatif describes something or someone that stands for a larger group or idea. The feminine form is représentative, and the noun form représentant means 'representative' or 'sales rep'. In political contexts, un gouvernement représentatif refers to representative government.

Examples

"Cet exemple est très représentatif."

Natural Translation

This example is very representative.

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