brefadjectiveadverbcommon nounEtymologyexpandfrom the Latin brevis (brief, short).Definitions1. A brief rescript issued by the Pope or the Grand Penitentiary on short and concise matters.expandIl reçut un bref du Pape.Solliciter, obtenir un bref.Le secrétaire des brefs.Bref apostolique.2. A small book written in abbreviations that indicates the rubrics of the breviary for each day.expandUn bref à l'usage de Paris, à l'usage de Rome.FemininebrèvePluralbrefsTranslationsenglish:briefSee alsobrevetage (cn.) brevetaire (cn.) brevetable (adj.) breveté (adj.) brevetabilité (cn.) brevet (cn.) breveter (v.)
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