L'illustration
Example: L'illustration de ce livre enrichit considérablement le texte.
Definition
"L'illustration" refers to the visual representations or images used to complement and enhance the text in books, magazines, or other media. It plays a crucial role in making the content more engaging and easier to understand, as seen in the sentence: 'L'illustration de ce livre enrichit considérablement le texte.'
Etymology
The word "l'illustration" comes from the Latin 'illustratio,' meaning 'enlightening' or 'illumination.' It originally referred to the act of making something clear or bright, which perfectly fits how illustrations brighten up and clarify written content. Did you know that the term has been used since the 15th century to describe both the act and the result of illustrating?
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"L'illustration" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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