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CEFR B1 · Exam-skill vocabulary
formal language
/ˈfɔːrməl ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/ Headword: formal 📚 Glossary - Exam Skill Terms (p.276)
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
Formal language is a style of communication that is serious, respectful, and follows specific rules, often used in professional or academic settings.
Synonyms
official language
standard English
academic language
professional language
Antonyms
informal language
casual language
slang
colloquialism
Translations
formal language in your language
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عربي
اللغة الرسمية هي أسلوب تواصل جاد ومحترم ويتبع قواعد محددة.
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اردو
رسمی زبان وہ انداز ہے جو سنجیدہ، باوقار اور مخصوص قواعد پر مبنی ہوتا ہے۔
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हिंदी
औपचारिक भाषा संचार की वह शैली है जो गंभीर, सम्मानजनक और विशिष्ट नियमों का पालन करती है।
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中文
正式语言是一种严肃、尊重并遵循特定规则的交流风格。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
This is how you speak or write in serious situations. It's polite and follows rules. You use it for important things, like school or work.
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Memory TipThink of 'formal' like a 'formal' event where you dress nicely and speak politely.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
When writing a business email, it's important to use formal language (serious words) to show respect.
In academic essays, students are expected to use formal language (proper speech) rather than slang.
The lawyer used very formal language (official words) when addressing the judge in court.
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