Par exemple
Example: Tu peux choisir un fruit, par exemple une pomme.
Definition
"Par exemple" is an adverbial phrase used to introduce an example or illustration in a sentence. It helps clarify or specify by providing a representative instance, as in 'You can choose a fruit, par exemple an apple,' meaning 'for example, an apple.'
Etymology
The phrase "par exemple" comes from French, where 'par' means 'by' or 'through,' and 'exemple' means 'example.' It literally translates to 'by example.' Did you know this phrase has been used in French since the Middle Ages to introduce clarifications or illustrations in speech and writing?
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"Par exemple" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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