L'opération
Example: L'opération a duré deux heures sans complications majeures.
Definition
"L'opération" refers to a medical procedure or surgical intervention performed to treat a condition or injury. It involves a planned and controlled process usually carried out by healthcare professionals, often in a hospital setting, to improve health or resolve a medical issue.
Etymology
The word "l'opération" comes from the Latin operatio, meaning 'work' or 'activity.' It entered French through Old French, where it retained the sense of an act or process. Did you know? The term is used broadly in French to denote any systematic action or procedure, not just medical ones!
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"L'opération" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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