L'échec
Example: L'échec m'a appris à essayer encore plus fort.
Definition
"L'échec" means the experience or condition of failing to achieve a desired goal or result. It often refers to setbacks or mistakes that teach valuable lessons, as in the phrase 'L'échec m'a appris à essayer encore plus fort,' meaning failure taught me to try even harder.
Etymology
The French word "l'échec" comes from the Old French term 'eschec,' which originally meant a check or stop in a game of chess. This evolved to signify failure or defeat in a broader sense. Did you know? The term shares roots with the English word 'check,' reflecting the idea of being stopped or hindered.
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"L'échec" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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