La compétition
Example: La compétition entre les équipes a été très intense cette année.
Definition
"La compétition" refers to the event or process where individuals or teams compete against each other to achieve a goal or win a prize. It often involves rivalry and effort to outperform others, as seen in sports, business, or other fields.
Etymology
"La compétition" comes from the Latin word 'competitio,' which means a contest or rivalry. It entered French through Old French, retaining the sense of striving together or against each other. Did you know? The root 'competere' means 'to seek together,' highlighting the shared goal in competition.
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"La compétition" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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