L'exclusion
Example: L'exclusion sociale affecte souvent les jeunes dans les quartiers défavorisés.
Definition
"L'exclusion" refers to the act or state of being excluded, particularly in social contexts. It describes situations where individuals or groups are systematically prevented from participating fully in society, leading to isolation or marginalization, as seen in social exclusion affecting young people in disadvantaged neighborhoods.
Etymology
The word "l'exclusion" comes from the Latin 'exclusio,' meaning 'a shutting out.' It entered French through Old French, maintaining the sense of pushing or keeping someone out. Did you know? The root 'ex-' means 'out,' and 'claudere' means 'to shut,' painting a vivid picture of being shut out.
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"L'exclusion" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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