L'horloge
Example: L'horloge de la cuisine sonne à midi.
Definition
"L'horloge" is a noun referring to a clock, a device used to measure and display time, typically found hanging on a wall or placed on a surface. For example, in the phrase 'L'horloge de la cuisine sonne à midi,' it indicates the kitchen clock that chimes at noon.
Etymology
The word "l'horloge" comes from the Old French 'horloge,' which itself derives from the Latin word 'horologium,' meaning 'instrument for telling the hour.' Did you know that 'horologium' combines 'hora' (hour) and 'lego' (to read), literally meaning 'to read the hour'?
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"L'horloge" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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