L'index
Example: L'index du livre indique les pages importantes à consulter.
Definition
"L'index" refers to the alphabetical list at the end of a book that shows important topics or terms and the pages where they can be found, helping readers locate information quickly.
Etymology
The word "l'index" comes from Latin "index," meaning 'one who points out' or 'sign.' Originally, it referred to a finger used for pointing, which gradually extended metaphorically to an alphabetical list guiding readers to specific content in books.
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"L'index" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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