La bourse
Example: La bourse d'études aide beaucoup les étudiants en difficulté.
Definition
"La bourse" refers to a scholarship or grant given to students to help cover educational expenses, often awarded based on merit or financial need. It supports students in continuing their studies by providing financial aid to those facing difficulties.
Etymology
The term "la bourse" originally meant 'purse' or 'pouch' in Old French, coming from the Medieval Latin 'bursa.' It evolved to mean a sum of money or scholarship given to someone, much like a purse holding funds, symbolizing financial support for students.
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"La bourse" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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