Le pas
Example: Fais un pas en avant pour mieux voir la scène.
Definition
"Le pas" refers to a step or pace taken when walking or moving. It can describe the physical act of lifting and placing a foot forward or the measured distance covered in one stride, as in the phrase 'Fais un pas en avant pour mieux voir la scène,' meaning take a step forward to see the stage better.
Etymology
The word "le pas" originates from Old French, derived from Latin 'passus,' meaning a step or pace. Interestingly, it shares roots with the English word 'pace,' reflecting the fundamental human action of walking. Did you know that 'pas' is also used in dance terminology to describe specific steps, highlighting its longstanding connection to movement?
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"Le pas" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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