grammar

UK
/ˈɡræmə/
US
/ˈɡræmɚ/

Translations

grammarnoun
grammars
pl
I bought a new grammar to help me learn French.
J'ai acheté une nouvelle grammaire pour m'aider à apprendre le français.
Studying grammar helps improve your writing skills.
L'étude de la grammaire aide à améliorer vos compétences en rédaction.
Additional translations
grammaireAu sens figuré, dans un domaine de connaissance ou de pratique.
grammarverb
grammared
Past Simple
grammared
Past Participle
grammaring
Gerund
Rare/archaic: to use or treat according to grammatical rules.
Additional translations
grammatiserVerbe rare, surtout dans un emploi technique ou scolaire.
Synonyms
standardize (language)
codify (grammar)
correct (grammar)
teach grammar
grammaradjective
UK
/ˈɡræmə/
US
/ˈɡræmɚ/
Attributive use (e.g., "grammar book"); functions as adjective only before a noun.
She gave a thorough grammar lesson to the class.
Elle a donné une leçon de grammaire approfondie à la classe.

Definitions

grammarnoun
The set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in a natural language.
Studying grammar helps improve your writing skills.
A book or treatise on the rules of a language.
I bought a new grammar to help me learn French.
The basic elements or principles of an area of knowledge or skill.
Understanding the grammar of music is essential for composing.
grammarverb
To apply or treat with the rules of grammar; to use grammatical forms.
The teacher insisted that the students grammar their sentences correctly.
grammaradjective
Relating to or concerned with grammar.
She gave a thorough grammar lesson to the class.