L'égalité
Example: L'égalité entre les citoyens est essentielle pour la justice sociale.
Definition
"L'égalité" refers to the state or quality of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities. It denotes fairness and the absence of discrimination, as in the phrase 'L'égalité entre les citoyens est essentielle pour la justice sociale,' meaning equality among citizens is essential for social justice.
Etymology
The word "l'égalité" comes from the French noun 'égalité,' which derives from the Latin 'aequalitas,' meaning equality or uniformity. This Latin root comes from 'aequus,' meaning level or equal. Did you know? The concept of 'égalité' became especially prominent during the French Revolution as a key principle of liberty, equality, and fraternity.
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"L'égalité" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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