Simple
Example: Ce gâteau est simple à préparer pour les débutants.
Definition
"Simple" describes something that is easy to understand, do, or make without requiring much effort or complexity, as in the example phrase 'Ce gâteau est simple à préparer pour les débutants,' meaning this cake is easy to prepare for beginners.
Etymology
The word "simple" comes from the Latin word 'simplus,' meaning 'single' or 'plain.' It evolved through Old French as 'simple,' retaining the sense of something straightforward or uncomplicated. Did you know? The same root led to words like 'simplify' and 'simplistic.'
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"Simple" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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