L'inférence
Example: L'inférence logique est essentielle pour résoudre ce problème complexe.
Definition
"L'inférence" is the process of drawing a logical conclusion from available information or premises. It involves reasoning to arrive at new knowledge or understanding based on evidence, as in the phrase "L'inférence logique est essentielle pour résoudre ce problème complexe."
Etymology
The word "l'inférence" comes from the Latin verb "inferre," meaning 'to bring in' or 'to deduce.' It evolved through Old French and was adopted into modern French with the sense of drawing conclusions, reflecting the mental process of 'bringing in' information to form a judgment.
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"L'inférence" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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