L'écart
Example: L'écart entre les deux résultats est plus grand que prévu.
Definition
"L'écart" refers to the difference or gap between two quantities, values, or results. It is commonly used to describe the amount by which one thing deviates from another, such as a disparity in measurements, scores, or distances.
Etymology
The word "l'écart" comes from the Old French verb 'escarter,' meaning to separate or divide. It originally referred to the act of setting things apart, which evolved into the noun form describing the space or difference between them.
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"L'écart" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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