Privé
Example: Ils ont organisé une réunion dans un espace privé.
Definition
"Privé" refers to a space or area that is not accessible to the public, meant for exclusive or personal use. In the phrase, it describes a meeting held in a location reserved for certain individuals only, ensuring privacy and limited access.
Etymology
The word "privé" comes from the Latin term 'privatus,' meaning 'set apart' or 'personal.' It entered French through Old French, where it retained the sense of something belonging to a private individual rather than the public. Did you know? "Privé" originally referred to things withdrawn from public use or attention.
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"Privé" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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