La victime
Example: La victime a reçu de l'aide après l'accident.
Definition
"La victime" refers to a person who suffers harm, injury, or loss as a result of an accident, crime, or other unfortunate event. It is commonly used to describe someone who has been negatively affected and often receives assistance or support afterward.
Etymology
The term "la victime" comes from the Latin word 'victima,' meaning a creature sacrificed in a ritual, which later evolved to mean someone who suffers harm or loss. Did you know? The original Latin sense of sacrifice gives a dramatic flair to the modern use of the word as someone who endures suffering.
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"La victime" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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