La raison
Example: La raison principale de son succès est son travail acharné.
Definition
"La raison" refers to the main cause or justification for something, explaining why an event or action occurs. For example, in the phrase "La raison principale de son succès est son travail acharné," it signifies the primary factor behind someone’s success.
Etymology
The term "la raison" originates from the Latin word "ratio," meaning calculation, reasoning, or explanation. Over time, it evolved in French to represent not only logical thinking but also the cause or motive behind events. Did you know? The concept of "raison" has been central in philosophy, especially in discussions about human logic and understanding.
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"La raison" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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