La détection
Example: La détection rapide des incendies sauve de nombreuses vies chaque année.
Definition
"La détection" refers to the process or act of discovering or identifying the presence of something, especially something not immediately obvious. It involves using various methods or tools to notice or uncover hidden or subtle signs, such as in the quick detection of fires to save lives.
Etymology
The word "la détection" comes from the French verb "détecter," which traces back to the Latin 'detegere,' meaning 'to uncover' or 'to reveal.' Did you know? The root 'tegere' means 'to cover,' so "la détection" literally involves uncovering what is covered or hidden.
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"La détection" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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