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.