Le dossier
Example: J'ai rangé le dossier sur mon bureau ce matin.
Definition
"Le dossier" refers to a folder or file used to organize and store documents, either physically or digitally. It is commonly used in office or administrative contexts, such as in the phrase 'I put the file on my desk this morning.'
Etymology
The term "le dossier" comes from the French word 'dos,' meaning 'back,' with the suffix '-ier' indicating a related object. Originally, it referred to the back part of a chair but evolved to mean a file or folder that 'backs up' or holds documents. Did you know that the word humorously connects the idea of support and storage?
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"Le dossier" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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