example

• Nom désignant un objet, un fait ou une situation qui illustre ou représente une règle, un principe ou un concept général, servant de modèle ou de cas typique.

A noun referring to a thing, fact, or situation that illustrates or represents a general rule, principle, or concept.

1. Illustration or instanceA1formal

   A specific thing or fact that shows what something is like or proves a point.

   exemple (illustration ou instance)

   • Can you give me an example of a metaphor?
   • This painting is a perfect example of Renaissance art.
   • The teacher used several examples to explain the concept.

   Synonymescasecase in pointdemonstrationevidenceexemplarillustrationinstancemodelsamplespecimen

2. Model or patternA2formal

   A person or thing that serves as a model to be imitated or avoided.

   Modèle ou exemple à imiter

   • She set a good example for her younger siblings.
   • His behavior is an example of how not to act in public.
   • The company is an example of successful innovation.

   Synonymesarchetypebenchmarkexemplaridealmodelparagonpatternprototypestandardtemplate