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    Extrait (en. Extract)

    [ɛk.stʁɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Fragment or part of a text, a document.
    The excerpt from the article he quoted was very relevant.
    L'extrait de l'article qu'il a cité était très pertinent.
    Passage from a work, a musical composition.
    We listened to an excerpt from a symphony by Beethoven.
    Nous avons écouté un extrait d'une symphonie de Beethoven.
    Summary or mention of essential points.
    She read an excerpt from the report during the meeting.
    Elle a lu un extrait du rapport durant la réunion.
    verb

    Etymology

    From Latin 'extractus', the past participle of the verb 'extrahere', which means to draw out.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    excerpt from text
    Section of a text presented for a specific purpose.
    extrait de texte
    excerpt from film
    Sequence taken from a film to illustrate or promote.
    extrait de film
    literary excerpt
    Passage from a literary work highlighted.
    extrait littéraire

    Related Words

    extraction
    Action of drawing something from a whole.
    extraction
    to extract
    Action of taking out or drawing out.
    extraire
    plant extract
    Preparation obtained from a plant.
    extrait de plantes

    Slang Meanings

    Small piece or part
    He took an excerpt from a good book to read aloud.
    Il a pris un extrait d'un bon livre pour le lire à voix haute.
    Cut from a document
    She sent me an excerpt from a contract for me to check.
    Elle m'a envoyé un extrait d'un contrat pour que je le vérifie.