Le contrôle
Example: Le contrôle des documents est essentiel avant le départ.
Definition
"Le contrôle" refers to the process or action of checking, verifying, or regulating something to ensure accuracy, compliance, or proper functioning, as in the example phrase where document control is essential before departure.
Etymology
The term "le contrôle" originates from the Old French 'contrerole,' meaning a duplicate register or counter-roll used for verification. It evolved from the Latin 'contrarotulus,' combining 'contra-' (against) and 'rotulus' (roll), reflecting the practice of cross-checking records.
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"Le contrôle" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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