La controverse
Example: La controverse autour de cette loi divise beaucoup d'opinions.
Definition
"La controverse" refers to a public disagreement or debate involving opposing opinions on a particular topic, often causing division among people. For example, "La controverse autour de cette loi divise beaucoup d'opinions" means the controversy surrounding this law divides many opinions.
Etymology
The word "la controverse" comes from the Latin 'controversia', meaning a dispute or debate. It entered French through Old French, retaining the idea of an argument or public disagreement. Did you know that 'controversia' literally means 'turning against' or 'opposite views'?
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"La controverse" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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