Configurer
Example: Nous devons configurer le système avant la présentation demain.
Definition
"Configurer" means to set up or arrange the components or settings of a system, device, or software in a specific way to ensure it functions correctly. For example, in the phrase 'Nous devons configurer le système avant la présentation demain,' it means arranging the system settings before the presentation.
Etymology
The word "configurer" comes from the Latin 'configurare,' meaning 'to shape, form, or arrange.' It combines 'con-' (together) and 'figurare' (to shape or form). Did you know? The root 'figure' relates to shaping, which reflects how 'configurer' involves shaping or setting up something precisely.
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"Configurer" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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