Supplémentaire
Example: Nous avons besoin d'une salle supplémentaire pour la réunion.
Definition
"Supplémentaire" is an adverb meaning in addition or extra, used to describe something that is added beyond what is usual or necessary. For example, in the phrase "Nous avons besoin d'une salle supplémentaire pour la réunion," it indicates the need for an extra room.
Etymology
The French word "supplémentaire" comes from the Latin 'supplementum,' meaning 'that which fills up or completes.' Over time, it evolved in French to describe something additional or extra, perfectly capturing the idea of something added to what already exists.
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"Supplémentaire" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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