Libéral
Example: Le gouvernement a adopté une politique économique plus libérale cette année.
Definition
"Libéral" describes a political or economic approach favoring individual freedom, open markets, and minimal government intervention. In the example phrase, it refers to the government's adoption of a more open and less restrictive economic policy this year.
Etymology
The word "libéral" comes from the Latin 'liberalis,' meaning 'of or pertaining to freedom.' It originally referred to qualities befitting a free person. Over time, "libéral" evolved in French to describe ideas and policies promoting freedom and openness.
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"Libéral" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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