L'esprit
Example: L'esprit d'équipe est essentiel pour réussir ce projet.
Definition
"L'esprit" refers to the spirit, mind, or wit in French. It often denotes the intellectual or mental qualities of a person, such as cleverness, intelligence, or the attitude and atmosphere within a group, like team spirit. For example, "L'esprit d'équipe" means the spirit of teamwork.
Etymology
The French word "l'esprit" originates from the Latin word "spiritus," meaning breath or spirit. Over time, it evolved to signify the mind, intellect, or soul. Did you know? The idea of spirit as breath reflects ancient beliefs linking life and the soul to breathing.
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"L'esprit" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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