La capacité
Example: La capacité d'adaptation est essentielle dans un environnement changeant.
Definition
"La capacité" refers to the ability or power to do something or to hold a certain amount. It often describes the potential, skill, or competence needed for a particular task or function, such as adapting to changing environments.
Etymology
The word "la capacité" comes from the Latin 'capacitas,' meaning 'ability to hold or contain.' Over time, it evolved in French to signify both physical capacity and mental or skill-related ability. Did you know? The root 'cap-' relates to 'head,' symbolizing the idea of holding or taking in.
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"La capacité" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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