L'écran
Example: L'écran de mon ordinateur est très lumineux aujourd'hui.
Definition
"L'écran" refers to the screen or display surface of electronic devices such as computers, televisions, or smartphones. It is the part that shows visual output, allowing users to see images, videos, or text clearly, like in the phrase "L'écran de mon ordinateur est très lumineux aujourd'hui."
Etymology
The word "l'écran" comes from the Old French word 'escran,' which originally meant a shield or protective cover. Over time, it evolved to mean the surface that displays images, similar to how a shield 'covers' or 'displays' protection. Did you know that the modern meaning of "l'écran" shifted from protection to display as technology advanced?
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"L'écran" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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