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L'histoire
This feminine noun refers to both the academic study of the past and a story or tale. It begins with a mute 'h' so it requires elision with the article L'.
Examples in context
L'histoire de France est riche et complexe.
French history is rich and complex.
Nous étudions l'histoire médiévale à l'université.
We are studying medieval history at university.
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