La citation
Example: La citation célèbre a inspiré de nombreux écrivains modernes.
Definition
"La citation" refers to a phrase or excerpt taken from a text or speech, often repeated because it is notable or meaningful. It is commonly used to convey important ideas or inspire others, as in 'La citation célèbre a inspiré de nombreux écrivains modernes.'
Etymology
The term "la citation" in French comes from the Latin word 'citare,' which means 'to summon' or 'to call forth.' Originally, it referred to the act of quoting or referencing a source. Did you know that the root 'citare' also gave rise to English words like 'cite' and 'citation'?
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"La citation" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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