La serviette
Example: J'ai oublié ma serviette à la plage hier.
Definition
"La serviette" refers to a piece of fabric or paper used for drying oneself or wiping hands and face. It is commonly brought to places like the beach or dining table to maintain cleanliness and comfort.
Etymology
The word "la serviette" comes from the Old French term "servete," which is derived from the Latin verb "servire," meaning 'to serve.' Originally, it referred to a small cloth used to serve or protect, evolving into the modern meaning related to drying or wiping.
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"La serviette" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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