Exemple (en. Example)

/ɛg.zɑ̃.pl/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Model or case that serves as an illustration.

Let's take this example to better understand.

Prenons cet exemple pour mieux comprendre.

It is a particular instance of a rule or category.

This example proves the theory.

Cet exemple prouve la théorie.

Case or situation that illustrates a rule.

It is a good example of his writing style.

C'est un bon exemple de son style d'écriture.

From the Latin 'exemplum', meaning model or sample.

by way of example

to show a specific case.

à titre d'exemple

set an example

to demonstrate good behavior to imitate.

donner l'exemple

examples in support

to support a statement with concrete cases.

exemples à l'appui

exemplary

That serves as an example, model.

exemplaire

exemplarity

Nature of what is exemplary.

exemplarité

exemplification

Action of illustrating with examples.

exemplification

Striking example.

This is really a blatant example of laziness.

C'est vraiment un exemple flagrant de paresse.

Typical example.

This boy is the perfect example of a gifted student.

Ce garçon est l'exemple parfait du surdoué.