Section (en. Section)
/sɛk.sjɔ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A part of a set or entity.
Each section of the book deals with a different theme.
Chaque section du livre traite d'un thème différent.
Division or subdivision in a document.
The results section presents crucial data.
La section des résultats présente des données cruciales.
A specific space in a place, such as a store or a room.
I am going to the fruit section at the supermarket.
Je vais à la section des fruits au supermarché.
Etymology
From the Latin 'sectio', which means 'cut' or 'division'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
research section
A segment dedicated to investigation or analysis.
section de recherche
sports section
Area of a place reserved for sports activities.
section de sportive
take a section
Choosing to focus on a particular field.
prendre une section
Related Words
sector
An area or region defined by specific criteria.
secteur
sectionalize
To divide something into sections.
sectionnaliser
Slang Meanings
Division of a social group.
He is in the artist section of the class.
Il est dans la section des artistes de la classe.
Subgroup within a community.
This section of the blog is dedicated to recipes.
Cette section du blog est dédiée aux recettes.