Déduire
Example: On peut déduire la cause du problème grâce aux indices.
Definition
"Déduire" means to infer or conclude something based on available information or evidence. It involves reasoning from known facts to arrive at a logical conclusion, as in the phrase 'On peut déduire la cause du problème grâce aux indices,' meaning one can deduce the cause of the problem thanks to clues.
Etymology
The word "déduire" comes from the Latin 'deducere,' which means 'to lead down' or 'to derive.' It combines 'de-' meaning 'down from' and 'ducere' meaning 'to lead.' Did you know this sense of 'leading down' evolved metaphorically into the idea of drawing conclusions or deriving meanings?
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"Déduire" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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