La fréquence
Example: La fréquence des ondes radio influence la qualité du signal.
Definition
"La fréquence" refers to the number of occurrences of a repeating event per unit of time, especially in waves or vibrations, such as radio waves. It measures how often the waves pass a fixed point and affects the signal's quality and characteristics.
Etymology
The term "la fréquence" comes from the Latin word 'frequentia,' meaning 'a crowd or multitude,' reflecting the idea of repetition or numerous occurrences. It evolved in French to describe the rate at which something happens, especially in scientific contexts like energy and waves.
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"La fréquence" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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