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    Échantillon (en. Sample)

    e-chan-ti-yon

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A representative copy of a set.
    I took a sample of this product to analyze it.
    J'ai pris un échantillon de ce produit pour l'analyser.
    An extract or a small quantity used for tests.
    The researchers need a blood sample for their experiments.
    Les chercheurs ont besoin d'un échantillon de sang pour leurs expériences.
    In the field of statistics, a subset drawn from a population.
    The sample must be representative of the entire population.
    L'échantillon doit être représentatif de la population totale.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'exemplarium', meaning example.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Free sample
    A sample offered at no cost.
    échantillon gratuit
    Take a sample
    To obtain a small portion for testing or analysis.
    prendre un échantillon
    Representative sample
    A sample that reflects the characteristics of the whole.
    échantillon représentatif

    Related Words

    Analysis
    Detailed examination of a sample.
    analyse
    Test
    Procedure for evaluating a characteristic of a sample.
    test
    Product
    That which we take a sample of.
    produit
    Survey
    A sample used to gather opinion data.
    sondage

    Slang Meanings

    Sample of music
    This track uses a sample from a classic from the 80s.
    Ce morceau utilise un échantillon d'un classique des années 80.
    Small test
    I'm just going to take a sample to see if it works.
    Je vais juste prendre un échantillon pour voir si ça fonctionne.