La matière première
Example: La matière première est essentielle pour fabriquer ce produit fini.
Definition
"La matière première" refers to the basic natural material or substance that is used at the beginning of a manufacturing or production process. It is essential for creating finished products and serves as the fundamental input in various industries.
Etymology
The term "la matière première" comes from French, where "matière" means 'material' or 'matter,' and "première" means 'first' or 'primary.' Together, they literally translate to 'the first material,' highlighting its role as the initial substance in production. Did you know the phrase emphasizes the importance of raw materials as the starting point for making goods?
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"La matière première" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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