Le complément
Example: Le complément d'objet direct précise l'action du verbe dans la phrase.
Definition
"Le complément" refers to a word or group of words that completes the meaning of another element in a sentence, often providing additional information about the verb, subject, or object. For example, a direct object complement specifies the action of the verb in the sentence.
Etymology
The term "le complément" comes from the Latin 'complēmentum,' meaning 'that which fills up or completes.' Did you know? This word evolved through Old French before settling into its modern French form, always relating to something that completes or adds to another element.
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"Le complément" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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