Y compris
Example: Tous les invités, y compris les enfants, sont arrivés à l'heure.
Definition
"Y compris" is a French phrase used as a verb phrase meaning including or comprising all elements mentioned. It indicates that something or someone is part of a group or total, emphasizing inclusion, as in 'All guests, y compris children, arrived on time.'
Etymology
The phrase "y compris" comes from the French verb 'comprendre,' meaning to include or comprehend, combined with 'y,' which can mean 'there' or 'in it.' Did you know? The phrase literally means 'there included,' highlighting the idea of something being part of a whole.
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"Y compris" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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