Y compris
Example: Tous les documents, y compris les annexes, doivent être soumis demain.
Definition
"Y compris" is a French adverbial phrase meaning 'including' or 'inclusive of.' It is used to indicate that something or someone is part of a larger group or total. For example, in the phrase 'Tous les documents, y compris les annexes,' it means 'all documents, including the annexes.'
Etymology
The phrase "y compris" comes from the French verb 'comprendre,' meaning 'to include' or 'to understand.' 'Y' is a pronoun replacing a previously mentioned place or idea, so together they literally mean 'included in that.' Did you know? The phrase is often used in formal and legal contexts to specify inclusions clearly.
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"Y compris" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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