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to quote
01
citer
to say the exact sentence or group of words someone else used in a movie, book, etc.
Transitive: to quote sb | to quote a sentence or passage
Exemples
He often quotes Yoda from " Star Wars, " saying, " Do or do not, there is no try. "
02
citer, mentionner
to use a specific statement, source, etc. as evidence or an example
Transitive: to quote a source
Exemples
The historian quoted primary sources from the era to provide evidence for her research.
L'historienne a cité des sources primaires de l'époque pour fournir des preuves à sa recherche.
03
citer, donner
to indicate or signify the beginning of a direct quotation
Exemples
We hold these truths to be self-evident, quote, ' that all men are created equal.'
Nous tenons ces vérités pour évidentes, citation, 'que tous les hommes sont créés égaux.'
04
deviser, estimer
to estimate how much money something will cost
Ditransitive: to quote sb an amount of money
Transitive: to quote an amount of money for a service
Exemples
The car mechanic quoted $ 500 for the repairs to the engine.
Le mécanicien automobile a devisé 500 $ pour les réparations du moteur.
Quote
01
guillemets
(plural) another way of saying quotation marks
Exemples
She used quotes to highlight the exact words of the famous author in her essay.
Elle a utilisé des guillemets pour mettre en évidence les mots exacts de l'auteur célèbre dans son essai.
02
citation
a sentence from a speech, book, etc. that is repeated somewhere else because it is wise or interesting
Exemples
She framed her favorite quote, " Carpe diem, " and hung it above her desk as a daily inspiration.
Elle a encadré sa citation préférée, "Carpe diem", et l'a accrochée au-dessus de son bureau comme une inspiration quotidienne.
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