Éliminer
Example: Il faut éliminer les erreurs avant de soumettre le rapport.
Definition
"Éliminer" means to remove or get rid of something undesirable, such as errors, obstacles, or competitors, often to achieve a goal or improve a situation. For example, eliminating mistakes before submitting a report ensures better quality and accuracy.
Etymology
The French verb "éliminer" comes from the Latin 'eliminare,' which means 'to turn out of doors' or 'to expel.' This root combines 'e-' (out) and 'limen' (threshold), originally implying pushing something beyond a boundary. Did you know? The word retains this sense of removing or excluding something unwanted.
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"Éliminer" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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