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circulaire
/siʁ.kyl.ɛʁ/
circular
Il a envoyé une circulaire à tous les employés.
He sent a circular to all employees.
formal
A circular document, notice, or letter sent to a group of people, typically for informational or administrative purposes.
La circulaire du ministère a été publiée hier.
The ministry's circular was published yesterday.
Often used in official or corporate contexts.
general
Circular in shape or motion.
Le mouvement circulaire de la Terre autour du Soleil.
The circular motion of the Earth around the Sun.
Less common usage, often replaced by 'circulaire' in technical contexts.
Collocations
envoyer une circulaireto send a circularcirculaire administrativeadministrative circular
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. General Use
'Circulaire' as a noun is formal, while as an adjective, it describes circular shapes or motions.
Gold Rule
Official Documents
When referring to official notices, 'circulaire' is the standard term in French administration.
Word Origin
From Latin 'circularis', meaning 'circular' or 'round'.
Usage Notes
In formal contexts, 'circulaire' often refers to official documents. In everyday language, 'circulaire' can describe circular shapes or motions.
Word Breakdown
circul-
circle
root-aire
pertaining to
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