La protection
Example: La protection de l'environnement est essentielle pour notre avenir.
Definition
"La protection" refers to the action or process of keeping someone or something safe from harm, damage, or injury. It involves measures taken to guard or defend, as in the phrase "La protection de l'environnement est essentielle pour notre avenir," meaning protecting the environment is essential for our future.
Etymology
The term "la protection" comes from the Latin word 'protectio,' which means 'a covering or defense.' It entered French through Old French, maintaining its sense of shielding or safeguarding. Did you know? The root 'pro-' means 'before' and 'tectum' means 'roof,' so originally it suggested a roof placed before something to shield it.
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"La protection" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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