La caractéristique
Example: La caractéristique principale de ce produit est sa durabilité.
Definition
"La caractéristique" refers to a distinctive feature or quality that defines or identifies something. For example, in the phrase 'La caractéristique principale de ce produit est sa durabilité,' it highlights the main attribute of the product, which is its durability.
Etymology
The word "la caractéristique" comes from the Greek word 'kharaktēr,' meaning a mark or distinctive quality, which passed into Latin as 'characteristicus.' It entered French to describe defining traits or features of objects or concepts. Did you know it originally referred to an engraved mark or stamp?
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"La caractéristique" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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