How is the word primitif translated from French to English

English translation
Primitive
adjective

Qui se rapporte à un stade ancien du développement humain.

Relating to an early stage of human development.

Examples with “primitif”

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  • Les outils primitifs étaient taillés dans la pierre. — The primitive tools were made from stones.

  • Nous avons logé dans une cabane rudimentaire pendant le camping. — We lived in a primitive cabin while camping.

  • Cette œuvre a un style primitif que j'adore. — This artwork has a primitive style that I love.

  • Cet outil est-il trop rudimentaire pour nos besoins ? — Is this tool too primitive for our needs?

  • Ils ont étudié les cultures primitives des premiers humains. — They studied the primitive cultures of early humans.

  • Le design rudimentaire de la chaise avait du charme. — The primitive design of the chair was charming.

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