L'article
Example: J'ai lu l'article dans le journal ce matin.
Definition
"L'article" refers to a piece of writing included with others in a newspaper or magazine, typically dealing with a specific topic or event. For example, in the sentence 'J'ai lu l'article dans le journal ce matin,' it means the written report read in the morning newspaper.
Etymology
The word "l'article" originates from the Latin 'articulus,' meaning a small joint or section. Over time, it evolved in French to signify a distinct section or item, especially in written or printed works such as newspapers and magazines.
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"L'article" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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