La juxtaposition
Example: La juxtaposition des idées crée un contraste saisissant dans ce texte.
Definition
"La juxtaposition" refers to the act or placement of two or more things side by side, especially for comparison or contrast, without any intervening elements. It is commonly used in literature, art, and everyday contexts to highlight differences or relationships between ideas or objects.
Etymology
The word "la juxtaposition" comes from the Latin roots 'juxta,' meaning 'next to,' and 'positio,' meaning 'placement.' Did you know? The term was adopted into French to describe the act of placing things together for effect, and it retains this exact meaning in English as 'juxtaposition.'
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"La juxtaposition" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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