What does tel in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word tel in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use tel in French.

The word tel in French means such a, such, some, as, as ... as, this, number, phone number, tel, tel., to the point where, in its current form, nothing like it, nothing better, there's nothing better than, there's nothing like, like, as you can see, as it is. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word tel

such a

adjectif (semblable) (singular countable noun)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Je n'ai jamais vu un tel désastre. On ne peut pas dire de telles choses !
You can't say things like that!

such

adjectif (exprime l'intensité) (intensifier)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Il a eu une telle chance, je n'en reviens pas encore.
He had such a lucky break! I still can't get over it.

some

adjectif ([qqn], [qch] indéfini) (undefined)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Tel jour, nous sommes allés à tel endroit, puis tel autre.
ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. Our work rate varies. One day we might need ten people to get it done, the next we might only need two.

as, as ... as

adjectif (comme)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Bertrand est rusé tel le renard.
Bertrand is as wily as a fox.

this

adjectif (cet)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Tel agent est toujours en retard !
This employee is always late!

number, phone number

nom masculin (abr, familier (numéro de téléphone)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Peux-tu me rappeler ton tel ?
Could you give me your number again?

tel, tel.

nom masculin (abréviation écrite (numéro de téléphone) (written, abbreviation)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Dans ma signature électronique, j'ai mis « tél : 01 23 45 67 89 fax : 01 23 45 67 90 ».

to the point where

(à cette ampleur)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Le niveau de l'eau est arrivé à tel point que les quais de la ville sont inondés.
The water level has got to the point where the docks in the town are flooded.

in its current form

locution adverbiale (dans cette forme)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Ce championnat existe, en tant que tel, depuis 1958.
This championship has existed, in its current form, since 1958.

nothing like it, nothing better

locution adverbiale (aucune chose semblable)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Bois cela, il n'y a rien de tel pour reprendre des forces.

there's nothing better than, there's nothing like

locution adverbiale (aucune chose pareille)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
En hiver, rien de tel qu'une bonne soupe pour vous réchauffer.

like

(comme)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")
Je n'ai jamais eu une patronne telle que toi.

as you can see

(en fait)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Tel que tu me vois, je suis déjà occupé.
As you can see, I'm already busy.

as it is

(en l'état)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Laisser la préparation reposer deux heures telle quelle avant la cuisson. Moi, tu sais, je t'aime tel quel.

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