Le procès-verbal
Example: Le procès-verbal de la réunion sera envoyé demain matin.
Definition
"Le procès-verbal" is an official written record summarizing the discussions, decisions, and actions taken during a meeting. It serves as a formal documentation to ensure transparency and accountability, often distributed to participants after the meeting for review and reference.
Etymology
The term "le procès-verbal" originates from French, combining "procès" meaning 'process' or 'proceeding' and "verbal" meaning 'spoken' or 'oral.' Originally, it referred to a written account of spoken proceedings, highlighting its role as a record of verbal exchanges during meetings or legal sessions.
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"Le procès-verbal" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Management - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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