French Conversation · Level 63
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French word
sous-ensemble
Pronunciation
IPA/suzɑ̃sɑ̃bl/
Meaning
- masculine nounsubset
Example
Un sous-ensemble des clients préfère ce modèle.
A subset of customers prefers this model.
More examples
Un sous-ensemble de mes amis préfère se retrouver le week-end.
A subset of my friends prefers to get together on weekends.
Core concept
A smaller marked-off cluster inside a larger collection.
Common phrases
un sous-ensemble de mes amis
a subset of my friends
un sous-ensemble de voisins
a subset of neighbors
Similar words
partie: A component of a larger whole.
portion: A share of a divided amount or area.
sous-groupe: A small group within a broader group.
segment: A section created by dividing a whole.
Definition in French
Groupe restreint d'éléments appartenant à un ensemble plus large et considéré séparément.
Word origin
The compound combines French sous, from Latin sub, with ensemble, from Old French ensemble, meaning 'together'.
Usage tips
- In mathematics, sous-ensemble usually means subset, and it may include the whole set unless sous-ensemble propre is specified.