French Conversation · Level 90
58 words
French word
section
Pronunciation
IPA/seksjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounpart
Example
La section du livre est intéressante.
The part of the book is interesting.
More examples
La section d'aide explique comment utiliser le site.
The help section explains how to use the site.
Core concept
One defined portion separated from a larger whole, such as a block of pages, an area, or an organizational unit.
Common phrases
la section d'aide
help section
une section du manuel
a section of the manual
Similar words
partie: A defined part set apart within a larger whole.
chapitre: A major division of a book, report, or similar work.
paragraphe: A group of consecutive sentences forming a paragraph.
rubrique: A named item or feature in a newspaper or website.
Definition in French
Partie d'un tout, souvent une subdivision d'un texte, d'un lieu ou d'une organisation.
Word origin
The noun section is formed from Latin sectio, meaning 'a cutting' or 'division', and entered French through the older history of the language.
Usage tips
- In a book, section usually names a subdivision within a chapter or larger part, while chapitre normally names the larger division.
Other meanings
- sectionnoun
- departmentnoun
Opposites
- totalitéentiretynoun