Par exemple
Example: Par exemple, j'aime les pommes et les bananes.
Definition
"Par exemple" is a French phrase used to introduce an example that clarifies or supports a previous statement. It functions like the English phrase "for example," helping to illustrate a point by providing specific cases or instances.
Etymology
The French phrase "Par exemple" literally translates as "by example." "Par" means "by" or "through," and "exemple" comes from the Latin "exemplum," meaning a pattern or model. Did you know? "Exemple" is related to the English word "example," showing their shared Latin roots.
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