Le dossier
Example: J'ai ouvert le dossier pour voir les fichiers.
Definition
"Le dossier" refers to a folder or directory used in computing to organize and store multiple files on a computer. It allows users to group related documents and access them easily, as in the phrase, "J'ai ouvert le dossier pour voir les fichiers," meaning "I opened the folder to see the files."
Etymology
The word "le dossier" originates from the French verb "dosser," meaning to pack or bundle, derived from "dos," meaning back. It originally referred to the backrest of a chair. Over time, the term evolved to mean a file or folder that holds documents together, much like a backrest supports a person.
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"Le dossier" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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