L'influence
Example: L'influence des médias sur les jeunes est très importante.
Definition
"L'influence" refers to the capacity or power of a person, thing, or event to affect the character, development, or behavior of someone or something else. For example, "l'influence" of media on young people can shape their opinions and actions significantly.
Etymology
The word "l'influence" comes from the Latin 'influere,' meaning 'to flow into.' Originally, it referred to the supposed flowing of a supernatural fluid from the stars to people, which influenced their fate. Over time, it evolved to mean any kind of effect or power one thing has over another.
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"L'influence" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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