L'hôpital
Example: L'hôpital est près de ma maison.
Definition
"L'hôpital" refers to a hospital, a place where people receive medical care and treatment from doctors and nurses. It is an institution designed to provide health services, emergency care, and specialized medical attention to patients in need.
Etymology
The word "l'hôpital" comes from the Old French "hospital," which itself derives from the Latin "hospitale," meaning a guesthouse or place of hospitality. Originally, these places served travelers and the sick, evolving over time into modern hospitals focused on medical care.
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"L'hôpital" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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