Le détail
Example: Le détail de la facture est très clair et précis.
Definition
"Le détail" refers to a small individual part or item of a larger whole, often used to describe specific elements within a complex object or situation. For example, "Le détail de la facture" means the specific breakdown or precise components of the invoice.
Etymology
The term "le détail" comes from the Old French word 'detail,' which originated in the 14th century. It originally referred to cutting or dividing something into smaller parts, derived from the verb 'tailler,' meaning to cut. Did you know that the word evolved to emphasize focusing on finer points or particulars?
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"Le détail" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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