Adapter
Example: Il faut adapter la voiture pour le long voyage.
Definition
"Adapter" means to modify or adjust something so that it fits a new purpose, condition, or environment, such as adapting a car for a long journey by making necessary changes to meet specific requirements.
Etymology
The word "adapter" comes from the French verb adapted from the Latin verb 'adaptare', meaning 'to fit' or 'to adjust'. It combines 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'aptare' meaning 'to fit'. Did you know? The concept of adaptation has been key in biology and technology for centuries!
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"Adapter" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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