Échantillonner
Example: Le chercheur a échantillonné plusieurs zones pour l'étude approfondie.
Definition
"Échantillonner" means to take samples or select representative parts from a larger whole, often used in research or analysis to study characteristics or qualities of the entire group by examining only a portion.
Etymology
The word "échantillonner" comes from the French noun "échantillon," meaning sample, which itself derives from the Old French "eschantillon," linked to the verb "eschanter" meaning to cut or make a mark. Did you know? The practice of sampling has been crucial in scientific studies and quality control for centuries.
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"Échantillonner" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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