La performance
Example: La performance de l'équipe a surpris tous les spectateurs hier.
Definition
"La performance" refers to the act of carrying out a task or presenting an artistic work, especially in front of an audience. It highlights the effectiveness, skill, or success demonstrated in completing an activity, such as a team's performance surprising all spectators yesterday.
Etymology
"La performance" comes from the English word "performance," which itself originates from the Old French word 'parfournir,' meaning 'to complete' or 'to accomplish.' The term entered French and other languages to describe the execution or presentation of a task or artistic act. Did you know that the word evolved from the idea of 'carrying through' something thoroughly?
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"La performance" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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