La pression
Example: La pression au travail peut parfois être difficile à gérer.
Definition
"La pression" refers to the physical force exerted on an object or the psychological stress experienced by a person. In the context of work, it describes the demand or stress that can make tasks challenging to manage effectively.
Etymology
The French word "la pression" comes from the Latin word 'pressio,' which means pressing or squeezing. It entered French through Old French, retaining its meaning related to force and stress. Did you know? The word also relates to how early scientists studied fluids under pressure.
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"La pression" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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