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local

/lɔ.kal/
adjective★Beginner
general

Relating to or characteristic of a particular place or region; nearby or within a certain area.

Les produits locaux sont souvent plus frais.

Local products are often fresher.

Il y a une fête locale ce week-end.

There is a local festival this weekend.

💡

The term 'local' is commonly used to refer to things or people associated with a specific area, often emphasizing proximity or community ties.

Collocations

produits locauxlocal productsfête localelocal festivaléquipe localelocal team

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

à l'échelle localephrase
on a local scale
soutenir les entreprises localesphrase
support local businesses

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Local' is frequently used in contexts like 'local news', 'local cuisine', or 'local customs' to emphasize a connection to a specific place.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'localis', meaning 'of a place'.

📝Usage Notes

'Local' is often used to describe things or people that are part of a specific community or area, contrasting with broader or more distant entities.

Word Breakdown

loc
place
root
+
-al
relating to
suffix
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais

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