La largeur
Example: La largeur de la table est parfaite pour cette salle.
Definition
"La largeur" refers to the measurement or extent of something from side to side, indicating how wide an object or space is. For example, in the phrase "La largeur de la table est parfaite pour cette salle," it describes the width of the table fitting perfectly in the room.
Etymology
The word "la largeur" comes from the French root "large," which means wide. It evolved from the Latin word "largus," meaning abundant or ample. Did you know? The concept of width has been important in design and architecture since ancient times, reflecting the practical need to measure space accurately.
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"La largeur" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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