Précis
Example: Le résumé précis aide à comprendre rapidement le texte.
Definition
"Précis" is a concise summary or abstract of a text or speech that highlights the main points clearly and briefly, aiding quick understanding without unnecessary detail.
Etymology
The word "précis" comes from the French language, where it means 'precise' or 'exact.' It originated in the 17th century, derived from Latin 'praecisus,' meaning 'cut off,' reflecting the idea of cutting down a longer text to its essentials. Did you know it is often used in academic contexts to refer to a brief, clear summary?
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"Précis" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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