Le timbre
Example: J'ai acheté un timbre pour envoyer la lettre.
Definition
"Le timbre" is a small piece of paper or sticker, usually bearing a design and a denomination, that is affixed to an envelope or package to indicate that postage has been paid for sending mail.
Etymology
The word "le timbre" comes from the Old French term 'timbre,' which originally meant a musical bell or a stamping device. Over time, it evolved to refer to the stamp used for postal services, emphasizing the idea of marking or imprinting payment for mail delivery.
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"Le timbre" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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