Le dommage
Example: Le dommage causé par la tempête est considérable cette année.
Definition
"Le dommage" refers to the harm or loss caused by an event, such as an accident or natural disaster. It represents the negative impact or injury affecting people, property, or the environment, often requiring compensation or repair, as in 'Le dommage causé par la tempête est considérable cette année.'
Etymology
The word "le dommage" originates from Old French 'domage,' which stems from the Latin 'damnum,' meaning loss or harm. Did you know "le dommage" shares roots with the English word 'damage,' reflecting their common Latin ancestry related to injury or loss?
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"Le dommage" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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