En ligne
Example: Je préfère faire mes achats en ligne pour gagner du temps.
Definition
"En ligne" refers to activities or services conducted over the internet rather than in physical locations. For example, "en ligne" shopping means purchasing goods via websites, allowing convenience and saving time by avoiding visits to physical stores.
Etymology
The phrase "en ligne" literally means "in line" in French, originally referring to things arranged in a row. Over time, it evolved to describe connections made through telecommunications lines, and eventually became synonymous with internet-based activities. Did you know that the transition to digital usage reflects the shift from physical lines to virtual connections?
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"En ligne" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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