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No. 11,877 in French

superficiel

"Superficiel" means "superficial," referring to something shallow, surface-level, or lacking depth.

In a sentence

  • Le rapport était superficiel et manquait de détails importants.

    The report was superficial and lacked important details.

    In this context, 'superficiel' refers to something lacking depth or thoroughness, typically used to critique the quality of a work.

  • Elle a une connaissance superficielle de l'histoire du pays.

    She has a superficial knowledge of the country's history.

    Here, 'superficiel' describes the level of understanding or study about a subject, implying it is not deep or comprehensive.

  • Il ne faut pas juger les gens de manière superficielle.

    We should not judge people superficially.

    In this example, 'superficiel' pertains to evaluating or perceiving someone without thorough consideration, typically based only on appearances or first impressions.

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