Par exemple
Example: Par exemple, j'aime manger des pommes le matin.
Definition
"Par exemple" is a French expression used to introduce an example that illustrates a previous statement or idea. It functions like "for example" in English, helping to clarify or support what has been said by providing a specific case or instance.
Etymology
The phrase "Par exemple" comes from the French words "par," meaning "by" or "through," and "exemple," derived from Latin "exemplum," meaning "sample" or "pattern." Did you know? The Latin root "exemplum" is also the origin of the English word "example," highlighting the close linguistic ties between French and English.
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