how to pronounce définition

/de.fi.ni.sjɔ̃/

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définition is pronounced in four syllables

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An example use of définition in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… x 600 c'est la définition on a 800 …”

meanings of définition

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Definition.

définition frequency in french - B1 level of CEFR

the word définition occurs in french on average 38.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.