French translation of abbreviation is 
abréviation

Meaning of "abbreviation" in English

An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase. Used to simplify communication, abbreviations consist of a set of initial letters or a fragment of the word. Commonly found in writing and increasingly in digital communication, abbreviations efficiently convey information without extensive wording. For instance, "USA" stands for the United States of America. They are particularly useful in industries where time and space-saving is crucial, such as in journalism or technical fields.

Meaning of "abréviation" in French

In French, an "abréviation" refers to the shortened form of a word or an expression, designed to simplify and streamline communication. It typically consists of initials or syllables that represent the original term. Similar to English, French abbreviations are utilized in various contexts such as academia, technology, and casual speech to save time and space. Common examples include "M." for "Monsieur" and "etc." for "et cetera." These linguistic shortcuts play a vital role in effective communication.

Pronunciation of "abbreviation" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

Pronunciation Variations: In English, there is little regional variation in pronouncing "abbreviation." Most native English speakers stress the third syllable and pronounce the initial 'a' with a schwa sound. Differences might occur in subtle vowels depending on regional accents.

Pronunciation of "abréviation" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /a.bʁe.vi.a.sjɔ̃/

Pronunciation Variations: In French-speaking regions, "abréviation" is typically pronounced with a nasal sound at the end, common in standard French. Regional accents might slightly alter the clarity of vowels, but variations are minimal.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The abbreviation for "United States of America" is "USA."
   (L'abréviation de "États-Unis d'Amérique" est "USA.")

2. Please use the abbreviation "Dr." instead of "Doctor."
   (Veuillez utiliser l'abréviation "Dr." au lieu de "Docteur.")

3. The abbreviation "etc." indicates more examples follow.
   (L'abréviation "etc." indique que d'autres exemples suivent.)

4. Many English words have abbreviations in texting.
   (Beaucoup de mots anglais ont des abréviations dans les textos.)

5. The abbreviation "FYI" stands for "For Your Information."
   (L'abréviation "FYI" signifie "Pour Votre Information.")

6. In the memo, she used an abbreviation for every title.
   (Dans le mémo, elle a utilisé une abréviation pour chaque titre.)

7. The abbreviation "CEO" refers to Chief Executive Officer.
   (L'abréviation "PDG" signifie Président-Directeur Général.)

8. Learning common abbreviations can help non-native speakers.
   (Apprendre les abréviations courantes peut aider les non-natifs.)

9. The guide lists each abbreviation and its full form.
   (Le guide liste chaque abréviation et sa forme complète.)

10. Abbreviations make informal communication faster.
    (Les abréviations rendent la communication informelle plus rapide.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "abbreviation" in English

Synonyms: acronym, contraction, short form, condensation, ellipsis, initialism, abridgment, shortening, summary, reduced form.

Antonyms: expansion, full form, elaboration, extension, enlargement.

Similar Words: shorthand, symbol, initial, truncation, reducible.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "abréviation" in French

Synonyms: sigle, acronyme, raccourci, réduction, résumé, condensé, diminutif, ellipse, contracté, simplification.

Antonyms: développement, forme entière, extension, élaboration, agrandissement.

Similar Words: abrévié, symbole, initiale, raccourcissement, réductible.

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