La prévention
Example: La prévention des accidents est essentielle dans cette usine.
Definition
"La prévention" refers to the actions or measures taken to stop something undesirable, such as accidents or problems, from happening. It involves proactive steps to ensure safety, health, or security, as in the example phrase: 'La prévention des accidents est essentielle dans cette usine.'
Etymology
The word "la prévention" comes from the Latin 'praeventio,' which means 'anticipation' or 'taking precautions.' It entered French through Old French, retaining the idea of foreseeing and acting in advance to avoid harm. Did you know that the root 'prae-' means 'before,' highlighting its proactive nature?
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"La prévention" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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