Spécifier
Example: Il faut spécifier les détails avant de commencer le projet.
Definition
"Spécifier" means to clearly state or identify particular details or requirements, often to avoid ambiguity or confusion. For example, in the sentence 'Il faut spécifier les détails avant de commencer le projet,' it means to explicitly mention the details before starting the project.
Etymology
The word "spécifier" comes from the Latin 'specificare,' which means to make something specific or particular. It is related to 'species,' meaning kind or type. Did you know? The word evolved through Old French and entered English as 'specify,' carrying the same precise meaning.
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"Spécifier" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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