La dépendance
Example: La dépendance à la technologie peut affecter notre vie sociale.
Definition
"La dépendance" refers to a state of relying heavily or being controlled by something, often implying an inability to function properly without it. For example, in "La dépendance à la technologie peut affecter notre vie sociale," it highlights reliance on technology impacting social life.
Etymology
The word "la dépendance" comes from the French verb "dépendre," which originates from the Latin "dependere," meaning 'to hang down' or 'to be contingent upon.' Did you know? The concept metaphorically reflects something hanging or relying on another for support, much like physical dependence.
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"La dépendance" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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