Le réfrigérateur
Example: Le réfrigérateur garde les aliments frais toute la journée.
Definition
"Le réfrigérateur" is a household appliance used to keep food and drinks cold, preserving their freshness throughout the day. It operates by maintaining a low temperature inside its insulated compartment to slow down bacterial growth and decay.
Etymology
The word "le réfrigérateur" comes from the French verb 'réfrigérer,' meaning 'to cool.' It traces back to the Latin 'refrigerare,' which means 'to make cold again.' Did you know? The concept of refrigeration has been essential for food preservation since the 19th century, and the word reflects this cooling function.
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"Le réfrigérateur" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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