La remarque
Example: Sa remarque a changé le cours de la discussion rapidement.
Definition
"La remarque" refers to a comment or observation made by someone, often intended to express an opinion or provide feedback. It is a noun commonly used in conversations or discussions, such as in the phrase: Sa remarque a changé le cours de la discussion rapidement.
Etymology
The word "la remarque" comes from the French verb 'remarquer,' which means to notice or observe. It originated in the late Middle Ages from the combination of the prefix 're-' indicating repetition, and 'marquer,' meaning to mark or note. Did you know? The concept of 'remark' in English is directly borrowed from this French origin.
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"La remarque" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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