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    Chapitre (en. Chapter)

    /ʃa.pi.tʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A section of a book, usually marked by a number or title.
    Chapter three addresses the causes of the Revolution.
    Le chapitre trois aborde les causes de la Révolution.
    A segment or part of a discussion or speech.
    In this chapter of her life, she decided to change careers.
    Dans ce chapitre de sa vie, elle a décidé de changer de carrière.
    A division in a product or official document.
    The chapter on legal matters is very complex.
    Le chapitre des affaires juridiques est très complexe.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'capitulum', a diminutive of 'caput' meaning 'head'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    turning the page of one's chapter
    Starting a new phase of life.
    tourner la page de son chapitre
    writing a new chapter
    Starting a new episode or story.
    écrire un nouveau chapitre
    chapter with an uncertain outcome
    A part of a story whose conclusion is unpredictable.
    chapitre à l'issue incertaine

    Related Words

    book
    Work containing a set of chapters.
    livre
    section
    Part of a text or work, usually designated by a title.
    section
    episode
    A part of a series of events or a narrative.
    épisode

    Slang Meanings

    A particular moment in life.
    It was a real chapter for him, it changed everything.
    C'était un vrai chapitre pour lui, il a tout changé.
    A cycle or phase.
    It seems she is entering a new chapter of her life.
    On dirait qu'elle entre dans un nouveau chapitre de sa vie.