No. 11,927 in French
sélectif
Selective.
In a sentence
Mon ami est très sélectif dans le choix de ses plats au restaurant.
My friend is very selective in choosing his dishes at the restaurant.
In this sentence, 'sélectif' is used as an adjective to describe the habit of carefully choosing or being particular about something.
Les écoles prestigieuses sont souvent très sélectives.
Prestigious schools are often very selective.
Here, 'sélective' is used to indicate exclusivity and high entry requirements, modifying the noun 'schools'.
Il a un esprit sélectif, toujours se concentrant sur les détails pertinents.
He has a selective mind, always focusing on relevant details.
In this context, 'sélectif' characterizes the ability to discern what is important or relevant from a set of information.
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