virgule

Meanings

• Ponctuation

  Signe de ponctuation (,) utilisé pour séparer des éléments dans une liste ou pour introduire une subordonnée.

  - "Je vais à la bibliothèque, je prends un livre, un crayon et un sac. "
  - "La pluie tombe, les arbres tremblent, les oiseaux ne chantent plus."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈvɝ.ɡjul/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

virgil , virgula , caesura , slash , comma , pipe

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Variants

List of all variants of virgule that leads to same result
virgule , virgules , diagonal , slant , slash , slash fiction , slash fictions , slashes , solidus

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin virgula meaning 'rod' or 'stick'. In typography, it was represented by a thin rod-like mark.

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Trivia

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1. The virgule was first used in print in the late 15th century.

2. In music, a virgule is a symbol used to indicate a rest or pause.

3. The virgule is also known as a comma in English.

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Related Concepts

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1. Point d'interrogation: Another punctuation mark used to ask a question. In French, it is represented by a question mark (?) and is placed at the end of a sentence.

2. Point d'exclamation: A punctuation mark used to express strong emotion or emphasis. In French, it is represented by an exclamation mark (!) and is placed at the end of a sentence.

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Culture

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The virgule has been used extensively in literature, particularly in French, as a means of structuring complex sentences. It is an essential component of the French language and plays a crucial role in its grammar.

How to Memorize "virgule"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thin line or rod that separates items in a list or introduces a subordinate clause.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the virgule with the word 'separator' or 'connector' to help remember its function.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Virgules are very important for grammatically correct sentences' to help remember the role of the virgule in the French language.

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