Environnemental
Example: Les politiques environnementales protègent la nature et la santé.
Definition
"Environnemental" refers to anything related to the environment, especially concerning natural surroundings, ecosystems, and factors affecting the health and wellbeing of the planet. It is often used in contexts discussing ecological policies, conservation, and sustainability efforts.
Etymology
The word "environnemental" comes from the French word 'environnement,' meaning environment, combined with the suffix '-al' which forms adjectives. 'Environnement' itself derives from the verb 'environner,' meaning to surround. Did you know? The term gained prominence as environmental awareness grew in the 20th century.
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"Environnemental" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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