Example: À cet effet, nous avons organisé une réunion spéciale demain.
Definition
"À cet effet" is a French expression meaning 'for this purpose' or 'with this intention.' It is used to indicate that an action or arrangement is made specifically to achieve or address a particular goal or objective, as in organizing a special meeting for a specific reason.
The phrase "À cet effet" comes from French, where 'à' means 'to' or 'at,' 'cet' is a demonstrative adjective meaning 'this,' and 'effet' means 'effect' or 'purpose.' Together, they literally translate to 'to this effect,' highlighting the intention behind an action.
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