Exact
Example: Il faut être exact pour réussir cet exercice.
Definition
"Exact" means being completely accurate or precise without any errors or deviations. In the phrase 'Il faut être exact pour réussir cet exercice,' it implies the need to be correct and careful in order to succeed in the exercise.
Etymology
The word "exact" comes from the Latin 'exactus,' meaning 'driven out' or 'completed,' derived from 'exigere,' which means 'to drive out, demand, or enforce.' Did you know? The sense of 'exact' evolved from 'strict' or 'precise' enforcement to the modern meaning of perfect accuracy.
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"Exact" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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