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French · word

clé

key

/kle/noun

Meanings

  • noun · A1

    A small piece of shaped metal used to open or lock a door or start a car.

    J'ai oublié ma clé à la maison.

  • noun · B1

    The essential thing that explains, solves, or gives access to something.

    La communication est la clé du succès.

  • adjective · B2

    Extremely important or decisive.

    Il joue un rôle clé dans ce projet.

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