L'engagement
Example: L'engagement des bénévoles est essentiel pour réussir ce projet.
Definition
"L'engagement" refers to the act of committing oneself to a cause, activity, or responsibility. It emphasizes dedication and active participation, often implying a strong sense of duty or involvement, as in the example phrase where volunteer commitment is necessary for project success.
Etymology
"L'engagement" originates from the French verb "engager," meaning to pledge or to commit. It comes from the Old French "engagier," which itself derives from "gage," meaning a pledge or security. Did you know? The root "gage" was a token of assurance in medieval times, symbolizing a serious promise.
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"L'engagement" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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