Le style
Example: Le style de ce roman mélange modernité et tradition avec brio.
Definition
"Le style" refers to the distinctive manner or way in which something is expressed, particularly in writing or speech. It encompasses choices in vocabulary, sentence structure, and tone that give a work its unique character, as seen in the phrase, "Le style de ce roman mélange modernité et tradition avec brio."
Etymology
The term "le style" originates from the Latin word "stilus," which referred to a pointed instrument used for writing on wax tablets. Over time, "style" evolved to describe not just the act of writing but the characteristic way of expression in language and art. Did you know that the original "stilus" was literally a small stick or pen?
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"Le style" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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