Le chapitre
Example: Le chapitre suivant du livre explique la théorie en détail.
Definition
"Le chapitre" refers to a distinct section of a book or document, typically numbered or titled, that deals with a specific topic or part of the narrative. For example, "Le chapitre suivant du livre explique la théorie en détail" means the next chapter explains the theory in detail.
Etymology
The word "le chapitre" comes from the Latin term 'capitulum,' meaning 'little head' or 'heading.' It originally referred to headings in a text, which over time came to denote sections of a book. Did you know that the concept of a chapter as a division of text dates back to medieval manuscripts?
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"Le chapitre" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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