Normal
Example: Il est normal de se sentir fatigué après le travail.
Definition
"Normal" is an adverb used to describe something occurring in a usual, expected, or typical manner. For example, in the phrase 'Il est normal de se sentir fatigué après le travail,' it indicates that feeling tired after work is usual or to be expected.
Etymology
The word "normal" comes from the Latin 'normalis,' meaning 'made according to a carpenter's square, conforming to rule.' It originally referred to right angles and standards, evolving to describe anything usual or typical. Did you know that its architectural roots highlight the idea of correctness and regularity?
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"Normal" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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