Le développement
Example: Le développement de la ville a changé le paysage.
Definition
"Le développement" refers to the process of growth, progress, or improvement in a particular area, such as a city or economy. It involves the expansion and enhancement of infrastructure, resources, and overall conditions, leading to positive changes over time.
Etymology
"Le développement" comes from the French verb "développer," which means to unwrap or unfold. Originally, it referred to unrolling a package, but over time, it evolved to mean the gradual unfolding or growth of something, like a city or idea. Did you know? The word shares roots with the English word "develop."
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"Le développement" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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