No. 594 in French
totale
Complete; total.
In a sentence
La destruction de la maison était totale.
The destruction of the house was total.
The word 'totale' is used here as an adjective modifying the feminine singular noun 'la destruction', meaning complete or whole.
Sa concentration pendant l'examen était totale.
Her concentration during the exam was total.
In this sentence, 'totale' serves as an adjective describing the state of focus, aligning with the feminine singular noun 'concentration'.
Cette victoire était une surprise totale pour l'équipe.
This victory was a total surprise for the team.
Here, 'totale' qualifies the feminine singular noun 'surprise', emphasizing the unanticipated nature of the event.
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