Précis
Example: Elle a donné des explications très précises sur le projet.
Definition
"Précis" is a French adverb meaning 'precisely' or 'exactly,' used to indicate that something is done with accuracy or exactness. It often emphasizes the clarity or exactness of an explanation, statement, or action.
Etymology
The word "précis" comes from the Latin word 'precisus,' meaning 'cut short' or 'concise.' It entered French with the sense of something exact or precise. Did you know? While "précis" is also a noun in English meaning a summary, in French, as an adverb, it relates to doing something with exactness.
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"Précis" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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