La génération
Example: La génération actuelle utilise beaucoup la technologie moderne.
Definition
"La génération" refers to a group of people born and living around the same time, typically sharing similar cultural experiences and values. For example, the current generation extensively uses modern technology, influencing their lifestyle and communication.
Etymology
The term "la génération" comes from the Latin word 'generatio,' meaning 'a begetting, production, or birth.' It evolved in French to describe a cohort of individuals born in a specific period, highlighting shared characteristics or historical context. Did you know it originally related to the act of producing offspring before expanding to groups of people?
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"La génération" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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