La science
Example: La science permet de comprendre le fonctionnement de l'univers.
Definition
"La science" refers to the systematic study and knowledge of the natural and physical world through observation and experimentation. It enables understanding of how the universe functions by using evidence-based methods and logical reasoning.
Etymology
The term "la science" comes from the Latin word 'scientia,' meaning knowledge. It originally referred broadly to knowledge but evolved to specifically signify the organized body of knowledge gained through studying natural phenomena. Did you know that the root 'sci-' is also the source of words like 'conscious' and 'prescience'?
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"La science" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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