La crise
Example: La crise économique a provoqué beaucoup de chômage cette année.
Definition
"La crise" refers to a sudden and severe situation of difficulty or instability, often in economic or social contexts. For example, "la crise économique" describes a period when the economy experiences significant problems, causing unemployment and financial distress.
Etymology
The term "la crise" originates from the Greek word 'krisis,' meaning decision or turning point. It entered French through Latin, maintaining the idea of a critical moment or change. Did you know? The word is used broadly to describe various types of crises, from health to politics.
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"La crise" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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