Le contrôle
Example: Le contrôle strict des documents garantit la sécurité totale.
Definition
"Le contrôle" refers to the act or process of verifying, inspecting, or regulating something to ensure accuracy, compliance, or proper function. For example, "Le contrôle strict des documents garantit la sécurité totale" means strict checking of documents ensures complete security.
Etymology
The term "le contrôle" comes from the Old French word 'contrerole,' meaning 'counter-roll' or 'duplicate register,' used for comparing accounts. Over time, it evolved to mean verification or inspection, reflecting the practice of checking records to prevent errors or fraud.
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"Le contrôle" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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