La limitation
Example: La limitation de vitesse sur cette route est de 50 km/h.
Definition
"La limitation" refers to a restriction or boundary set to control or reduce something, such as speed or quantity. For example, in the phrase 'La limitation de vitesse,' it means the speed limit imposed on a road to ensure safety.
Etymology
The word "la limitation" comes from the French verb 'limiter,' which itself derives from the Latin 'limitare,' meaning 'to set bounds or limits.' Did you know? The concept of limitation has been crucial historically for maintaining order, whether in laws, measurements, or social rules.
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"La limitation" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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