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chapitre

chapter

noun shah-PEE-truh Less Common

Origin: Latin capitulum

Also means

topic, subject

Usage Note

Chapitre refers to a numbered section of a book or text, but also extends metaphorically to any distinct topic or matter — sur ce chapitre means 'on this subject.' The expression avoir voix au chapitre means 'to have a say in a decision.'

Examples

"Lisez le troisième chapitre ce soir."

Natural Translation

Read the third chapter tonight.

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