Le prototype
Example: Le prototype du nouveau robot fonctionne parfaitement bien.
Definition
"Le prototype" refers to the initial model or preliminary version of a new device or product, created to test and demonstrate its functionality before full-scale production. For example, "Le prototype du nouveau robot fonctionne parfaitement bien" means the first robot model works perfectly well.
Etymology
The word "le prototype" comes from the Greek roots 'proto-' meaning 'first' and 'typos' meaning 'impression' or 'model.' It entered French to describe the first form or example of something, especially in technology, highlighting its role as the original model for testing.
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"Le prototype" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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