No. 4,030 in French
chapitre
Chapter.
In a sentence
Nous avons étudié le chapitre complet du livre en classe.
We studied the entire chapter of the book in class.
Here, 'chapitre' refers to a division or section of a book, a common usage in literature contexts.
Ce nouvel incident ouvre un chapitre sombre de notre histoire.
This new incident opens a dark chapter of our history.
In this instance, 'chapitre' metaphorically represents a distinct period or segment of time, often carrying symbolic meaning.
Pour discuter de l'avenir, passons au prochain chapitre de notre projet.
To discuss the future, let's move to the next chapter of our project.
In this case, 'chapitre' is used to conceptualize portions of an ongoing endeavor or project, indicating progression or phases.
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