La table
Example: La table est réservée pour quatre personnes ce soir.
Definition
"La table" refers to a piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, used for placing items such as food, dishes, or utensils. In hospitality and dining, "la table" is often reserved for guests to sit and enjoy their meals comfortably.
Etymology
The word "la table" comes from the Latin word 'tabula,' meaning a board or plank. Over time, it evolved in French to mean a flat surface supported by legs, primarily used for dining or working. Did you know? The same Latin root gives us the English word 'table,' highlighting the shared history of European languages.
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"La table" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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