par excellence in French

IPA: /pa.ʁ‿ɛk.sɛ.lɑ̃s/, /pa.ʁ‿ɛk.se.lɑ̃s/ [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: Calque of Latin per excellentiam. Etymology templates: {{clq|fr|la|per excellentiam}} Calque of Latin per excellentiam Head templates: {{fr-adj|inv=1}} par excellence (invariable)

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      "ipa": "/pa.ʁ‿ɛk.sɛ.lɑ̃s/"
    },
    {
      "ipa": "/pa.ʁ‿ɛk.se.lɑ̃s/"
    }
  ],
  "word": "par excellence"
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      "ipa": "/pa.ʁ‿ɛk.sɛ.lɑ̃s/"
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    }
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  "word": "par excellence"
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"par excellence" meaning in French

Adjective