Typique
Example: Ce plat est typique de la cuisine provençale.
Definition
"Typique" describes something that is characteristic or representative of a particular group, place, or style. It indicates that the item or behavior embodies the essential qualities commonly associated with that category, such as in the phrase: 'This dish is typical of Provençal cuisine.'
Etymology
The word "typique" comes from the French adaptation of the Greek word 'typikos,' meaning 'of or pertaining to a type.' It entered French through Latin 'typicus.' Did you know? The term originally related to religious symbols and later expanded to describe anything representative or distinctive.
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"Typique" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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