Modifier
Example: Il faut modifier le contrat avant la signature finale.
Definition
"Modifier" means to change or alter something, often to improve it or make it suitable for a particular purpose. For example, in language or documents, to modify involves adjusting content to better fit specific needs or conditions.
Etymology
The word "modifier" comes from the Latin 'modificare', which means to measure or limit. This Latin root combines 'modus' (measure) and the verb-forming suffix '-ficare' (to make). Did you know? The idea behind "modifier" is about making measured changes rather than complete transformations.
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"Modifier" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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