Clé
Example: J'ai perdu la clé de la porte principale hier soir.
Definition
"Clé" refers to a small metal instrument used for opening or closing a lock, often found on doors or containers. In the example phrase, it means the key that opens the main door, highlighting its role in security and access control.
Etymology
The word "clé" comes from the Latin 'clavis,' meaning key. It evolved through Old French as 'clef' or 'clé.' Did you know? The concept of a key has been symbolically important throughout history, often representing power or access.
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"Clé" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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