Décrire
Example: Peux-tu décrire ta maison à tes amis demain ?
Definition
"Décrire" means to give an account of something in words, explaining its features or qualities clearly and in detail. For example, you might describe your house to your friends by talking about its appearance, size, and special characteristics.
Etymology
The word "décrire" comes from the Latin verb 'describere,' which means 'to write down' or 'to copy.' It is formed from 'de-' meaning 'down' and 'scribere' meaning 'to write.' Did you know that the original sense involved writing descriptions, which later extended to any detailed explanation?
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"Décrire" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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