Le principe
Example: Le principe fondamental de cette théorie reste difficile à comprendre.
Definition
"Le principe" refers to a fundamental truth, law, or assumption that serves as the foundation for a system of belief, behavior, or reasoning. It is often the basic idea or rule that underlies a theory or concept, as in "Le principe fondamental de cette théorie reste difficile à comprendre."
Etymology
The term "le principe" comes from the Latin word 'principium,' meaning 'beginning' or 'foundation.' It originally referred to the starting point or basis of something. Did you know that "principe" has been used in French since the Middle Ages to signify basic rules or fundamental truths?
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"Le principe" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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