L'encouragement
Example: L'encouragement de ses amis l'a beaucoup aidé à réussir.
Definition
"L'encouragement" refers to the act of giving support, confidence, or hope to someone, often through words or actions, to help them continue or succeed in their efforts. For example, receiving "l'encouragement" from friends can boost motivation significantly.
Etymology
The word "l'encouragement" comes from the French verb "encourager," which means to encourage. It is derived from the Old French word "corage," meaning heart or courage, combined with the prefix "en-" which means to put into or cause. Did you know? The root "courage" originally meant heart, reflecting the idea of giving someone heart or bravery.
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"L'encouragement" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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