L'entretien
Example: L'entretien avec le professeur a duré trente minutes.
Definition
"L'entretien" refers to a formal or informal meeting or conversation, often used to describe an interview or a discussion. For example, in the phrase "L'entretien avec le professeur a duré trente minutes," it signifies a meeting with the professor that lasted thirty minutes.
Etymology
The word "l'entretien" comes from the Old French verb 'entretenir,' meaning to hold together or to maintain. Originally, it conveyed the idea of maintaining a conversation or relationship. Over time, "l'entretien" evolved to mean a formal discussion or interview, reflecting its roots in keeping communication ongoing.
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"L'entretien" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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