L'exemple
Example: L'exemple de ce livre est très facile à comprendre.
Definition
"L'exemple" refers to a specific instance or case used to illustrate or explain a general rule or concept. It is often used to clarify ideas or guide behavior by providing a clear, relatable model to follow or understand.
Etymology
The word "l'exemple" comes from the Latin word 'exemplum,' meaning 'sample' or 'pattern.' It entered French through Old French and has been used to denote something that serves as a model or illustration. Did you know? The root 'ex-' means 'out of,' and 'emere' means 'to take,' so it originally implied 'taken out' or 'chosen' as a representative case.
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"L'exemple" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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