No. 913 in French
contact
Connection or communication with someone or something.
In a sentence
Je reste en contact avec mes amis par e-mail.
I stay in contact with my friends through email.
Here, 'contact' is used as a noun to signify a connection or means of communication between people.
Il est important de maintenir un contact visuel pendant une conversation.
It is important to maintain eye contact during a conversation.
In this example, 'contact' signifies a form of interaction or connection, specifically visual communication.
Nous avons besoin de créer des contacts professionnels pour réussir dans nos carrières.
We need to create professional contacts to succeed in our careers.
In this usage, 'contacts' refers to networking connections or acquaintances made for professional purposes.
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