🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

cohérent

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ko-e-ran

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Coherent/koʊˈhɪərənt/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Son argument était cohérent et facile à suivre."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Logically connected and consistent; able to be understood.

    "Her argument was coherent and easy to follow."
  2. 2

    Characterized by a clear and orderly presentation of ideas.

    "The report was well-structured and coherent."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'coherent' originates from the Latin 'cohaerentem', the present participle of 'cohaerere', meaning 'to stick together'. It evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 14th century, retaining the sense of logical connection and clarity.

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