National
Example: La fête nationale rassemble tous les citoyens chaque année.
Definition
"National" relates to a nation as a whole, encompassing its people, culture, or characteristics. It often describes events, symbols, or policies that represent or involve an entire country, such as a national holiday that unites citizens annually.
Etymology
The word "national" comes from the Latin word 'natio,' meaning 'birth' or 'nation.' It entered English through Old French 'nacional,' reflecting belonging to a nation. Did you know? The concept of nationality became especially important during the rise of modern nation-states in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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"National" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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