how to pronounce locution

/lɔ.ky.sjɔ̃/

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locution is pronounced in three syllables

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

“… cette locution parce que ce qui se joue …”

meanings of locution

noun:

Phrase, locution.

locution frequency in french - C2+ level of CEFR

the word locution occurs in french on average 1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.