La montre
Example: J'ai acheté une nouvelle montre pour mon anniversaire.
Definition
"La montre" refers to a watch, a small timepiece typically worn on the wrist that is used to tell time. It can be a mechanical or electronic device designed to be portable and convenient for personal use.
Etymology
The French word "la montre" comes from the verb "montrer," meaning 'to show.' Originally, it referred to something that displays or shows time. Did you know? The connection highlights the watch's primary function of showing the time to its wearer.
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"La montre" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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