Le système
Example: Le système de chauffage fonctionne bien dans cette maison.
Definition
"Le système" refers to a set of connected parts or elements working together as a whole, often designed for a specific function. For example, in "Le système de chauffage fonctionne bien dans cette maison," it means the heating system operates effectively in this house.
Etymology
The term "le système" comes from the French adaptation of the Latin word 'systema,' which itself derives from the Greek 'systēma,' meaning 'a whole compounded of several parts.' Did you know? The word originally referred to organized wholes in philosophy and science before becoming widely used in everyday language.
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"Le système" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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