La machine
Example: La machine à café dans la salle est en panne aujourd'hui.
Definition
"La machine" refers to a device or apparatus designed to perform a specific function or task, often mechanical or electrical. For example, in the phrase 'La machine à café dans la salle est en panne aujourd'hui,' it indicates a coffee machine that is currently not working.
Etymology
The term "la machine" comes from the French word 'machine,' which originates from the Latin 'machina,' borrowed from the Greek 'μηχανή' (mēkhanḗ), meaning a device, contrivance, or engine. Did you know that the Greek root originally referred to a clever trick or device used in theater productions?
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"La machine" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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