No. 1,523 in French
etc
"Etc" is an abbreviation for "et cetera," meaning "and so on" or "and other similar things."
In a sentence
J'aime les fruits comme les pommes, les oranges, les fraises, etc.
I like fruits such as apples, oranges, strawberries, etc.
In this sentence, 'etc.' is used to indicate that the list of fruits could continue and includes other examples.
Nous avons discuté de beaucoup de sujets au cours, la politique, l'environnement, l'économie, etc.
We discussed many topics in class, politics, environment, economy, etc.
Here, 'etc.' suggests that the topics mentioned are part of a broader set of subjects discussed.
Les enfants peuvent jouer à des jeux, courir, dessiner, etc., pour s'amuser.
Children can play games, run, draw, etc., to have fun.
The use of 'etc.' signifies additional activities children can do, apart from those listed, for amusement.
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