Mental
Example: La santé mentale est essentielle pour une vie équilibrée.
Definition
"Mental" refers to anything related to the mind or intellectual processes. It often describes health, activities, or conditions involving thought, cognition, or emotions, as in the example phrase: 'Mental health is essential for a balanced life.'
Etymology
The word "mental" comes from the Latin word 'mentalis,' which relates to the mind ('mens' meaning mind). It entered English through Old French, retaining its connection to intellectual or psychological aspects. Did you know? The root 'mens' also gave rise to words like 'mention' and 'dementia.'
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"Mental" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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