This is the 1294th most frequent French word.
donnée
"Data" or "piece of information."
In this sentence, 'donnée' is used in the singular form to refer to a specific piece of information or data.
La donnée est essentielle pour créer un modèle précis.
The data is essential to create an accurate model.
Here, 'données' in plural refers to a collection of information pieces, emphasizing their collective nature.
Les données accumulées doivent être analysées.
The accumulated data need to be analyzed.
In this context, 'donnée' refers to a specific element or point of information relevant to the study.