La concurrence
Example: La concurrence entre les entreprises stimule l'innovation technologique.
Definition
"La concurrence" refers to the rivalry between companies or individuals aiming to achieve greater success or market share. It involves competing efforts to attract customers, improve products, or offer better prices, often driving innovation and efficiency within industries.
Etymology
The term "la concurrence" comes from the Latin word 'concurrentia,' meaning 'running together' or 'striving against.' It entered French to describe the act of competing or contesting, emphasizing the idea of entities moving towards the same goal or market space.
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"La concurrence" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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