La tâche
Example: La tâche principale du projet est de finir le rapport.
Definition
"La tâche" refers to a task or duty that someone is responsible for completing, often within a project or job. It implies a specific piece of work or assignment that must be done, such as in the phrase 'La tâche principale du projet est de finir le rapport.'
Etymology
The word "la tâche" comes from the Old French 'tache', meaning a mark or stain, which evolved to mean a task or duty. Originally, it referred to a spot or blemish, but over time its meaning shifted to denote a specific job or responsibility. Did you know? This change reflects how tasks were once seen as marks to be dealt with or cleared.
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"La tâche" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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