D̩c̩der Р(formal) to die, pass away
Décéder is a stem-changing French verb that requires être in the compound tenses.
formalities
Formal French
Français formel
This index includes a variety of French words, expressions, pronunciations, and grammatical and structures required in formal communciation.
For an explanation of the difference between formal and literary, see What is register?
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D̩vorer Рto devour, consume; (formal) to hide, choke back
Simple and compound conjugations for the regular -er French verb dévorer.
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Disposer – to arrange, set, lay; to incline, dispose to do / towards; (formal) to leave
Simple and compound conjugations for the regular -er French verb disposer.
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E instable
In many words the letter e is potentially silent, a characteristic which has three French names: e caduc, e instable, and e muet. Though e muet is the most common term, e instable is the most accurate.
C1 - Advanced French • formalities • informalities
Éclore – to hatch; to appear, take form; (flower) to open; (literary, figurative) to be born
Simple and compound conjugations for the irregular French verb éclore.
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Enfreindre (formal) – to infringe, to break
Simple and compound conjugations for the irregular French verb enfreindre.
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Engendrer – to cause, generate; (formal) to father, beget
Simple and compound conjugations for the regular -er French verb engendrer.
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Enjoindre (formal) – to enjoin, charge (s.o. to do s.t.)
Simple and compound conjugations for the irregular French verb enjoindre.
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ENT
The third person plural verb ending -ent is often not pronounced. The rules for when and how to pronounce it are fairly straightforward: it has to do with two completely different issues. formalities • verbs
Épanouir – (literary) to open, spread out (plant); to light up (face)
Simple and compound conjugations for the regular -ir French verb épanouir.