No. 10,457 in French
latent
Existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed.
In a sentence
L'énergie latente dans cet objet peut être libérée sous certaines conditions.
The latent energy in this object can be released under certain conditions.
Here, 'latent' is used to describe energy hidden within an object, implying it exists without being currently active.
Son talent latent se révèlera avec le temps.
His latent talent will reveal itself over time.
In this case, 'latent' is used to signify a talent that exists within the person but is not yet visible or developed.
Le virus reste latent avant de provoquer des symptômes.
The virus remains latent before causing symptoms.
Here, 'latent' describes a state where the virus exists in the body but is not currently active in causing noticeable effects.
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