Précis
Example: Le rapport précis détaille chaque étape du projet complexe.
Definition
"Précis" refers to a concise summary or abstract that clearly and accurately presents the main points of a longer text or report. It is often used in academic or professional contexts to provide a brief but comprehensive overview.
Etymology
The word "précis" comes from the French language, where it means 'precise' or 'exact.' It originated from the Late Latin word 'praecisus,' meaning 'cut short' or 'brief.' Did you know that "précis" as a noun evolved to specifically denote a brief summary, highlighting its root meaning of something concise and to the point?
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"Précis" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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