Le dommage
Example: Le dommage causé par la tempête est très important.
Definition
"Le dommage" refers to the harm or injury caused to someone or something, often resulting in loss or negative impact. It is commonly used to describe physical, financial, or emotional damage, as in the example phrase: "Le dommage causé par la tempête est très important."
Etymology
The term "le dommage" originates from Old French, derived from the Latin word 'damnum,' meaning loss or harm. Did you know that the concept of 'damage' has been legally significant since Roman times, often relating to compensation for injury or loss?
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"Le dommage" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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