La liberté
Example: La liberté d'expression est essentielle dans une démocratie.
Definition
"La liberté" refers to the state or condition of being free, especially the power or right to act, speak, or think without hindrance or restraint. It is a fundamental concept often linked to individual rights and democratic values.
Etymology
The term "la liberté" comes from the Latin word 'libertas,' which means freedom or liberty. Did you know that its root 'liber' means 'free'? Over centuries, it evolved through Old French into the modern French word, embodying the core idea of freedom.
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"La liberté" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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