L'adoption
Example: L'adoption d'une nouvelle loi a changé les règles rapidement.
Definition
"L'adoption" refers to the act or process of formally accepting or approving something, such as a new law or idea. In the example phrase, it means the official acceptance of a new law that quickly changed the rules.
Etymology
The word "l'adoption" comes from the Latin term 'adoptio,' meaning 'to choose for oneself.' It entered French through Old French, retaining the sense of taking up or accepting something officially. Did you know? The concept originally related to choosing a child to raise legally.
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"L'adoption" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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