La commission
Example: La commission a décidé d'approuver le nouveau projet demain.
Definition
"La commission" refers to a group of people officially delegated to perform a particular task or duty, often involving decision-making or oversight. In the example, "la commission" has the authority to approve new projects, showing its role in governance or administration.
Etymology
The word "la commission" comes from the Latin 'commissio,' meaning a 'sending together' or 'entrusting.' It evolved in French to designate a body entrusted with specific responsibilities. Did you know? The root 'commissio' also gave rise to the English word 'commission,' highlighting their shared origins.
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"La commission" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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