Le métal
Example: Le métal est essentiel pour fabriquer des pièces de machines.
Definition
"Le métal" refers to a category of solid materials characterized by their hardness, conductivity, and malleability, commonly used in manufacturing and construction. It is essential for making machine parts due to its strength and durability.
Etymology
The word "le métal" comes from the Latin 'metalum,' meaning 'mine' or 'quarry,' which itself derives from the Greek 'metallon,' referring to a mine or metal. Did you know that the ancient Greeks were among the first to extract and work with metals, giving rise to this term?
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"Le métal" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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