Citer
Example: Elle a su bien citer ses sources dans le rapport final.
Definition
"Citer" means to mention or quote a source, text, or person directly, often to support an argument or provide evidence. In the example 'Elle a su bien citer ses sources dans le rapport final,' it refers to accurately referencing sources in a final report.
Etymology
The word "citer" comes from the Latin verb 'citare,' meaning 'to summon' or 'to call forward.' Originally, it implied calling someone to appear or be mentioned. Over time, it evolved in French to mean quoting or referencing a source, as if 'calling' the information into the conversation.
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"Citer" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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