Le morceau
Example: Elle a choisi le morceau de gâteau le plus gros.
Definition
"Le morceau" refers to a piece or portion of something, often food or an object, that has been separated from a larger whole. It is commonly used to indicate a specific part, such as a slice of cake or a segment of an item.
Etymology
The term "le morceau" comes from the Old French word 'morce', meaning a small piece or fragment. It is derived from the Latin 'morsus', which means 'bite'. Did you know? The connection to 'bite' highlights how the word originally referred to a piece small enough to bite off.
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"Le morceau" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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