Le symbole
Example: Le symbole sur le drapeau représente notre histoire commune.
Definition
"Le symbole" refers to a sign, shape, or object that represents or stands for something else, often an idea, concept, or collective identity. It is commonly used to convey deeper meanings, as seen in the phrase 'Le symbole sur le drapeau représente notre histoire commune.'
Etymology
"Le symbole" comes from the Greek word 'symbolon,' meaning a token or sign, which was adopted into Latin as 'symbolum' before entering French. Did you know? Originally, 'symbolon' referred to a broken piece of pottery used as a token of identification, symbolizing a shared connection.
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"Le symbole" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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