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idiomatic

/ˌɪdɪəˈmætɪk/

/ˌɪdiˈæmɪk/

idiomaticadjective

more idiomatic

Comp.

most idiomatic

Super.

/ˌɪdɪəˈmætɪk/

/ˌɪdiˈæmɪk/

Translations

idiomatiqueEn linguistique ; se dit d’une langue, d’un style ou d’une expression conformes aux tournures naturelles d’une langue.

Her idiomatic use of English made her sound like a native speaker.

Son usage idiomatique de l’anglais lui donnait l’air d’une locutrice native.

Definitions

Relating to or conforming to the natural manner of expression in a language, often using phrases or expressions that are characteristic of a particular language.

Her idiomatic use of English made her sound like a native speaker.

Peculiar to or characteristic of a particular language or dialect.

The idiomatic expressions in his speech were difficult for non-native speakers to understand.

Containing or using a large number of idioms or set phrases.

The book is written in a highly idiomatic style.

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