La portée
Example: La portée de ses recherches influence plusieurs disciplines scientifiques.
Definition
"La portée" refers to the extent or range of influence, impact, or effect that something, such as research or an idea, can have. It describes how far-reaching or significant the consequences or implications are in various contexts.
Etymology
"La portée" comes from the French verb "porter," meaning to carry or bear. Originally, it referred to the distance that something could be carried or thrown. Over time, it evolved to describe the figurative reach or influence of actions, ideas, or effects. Did you know? The term is often used in scientific and academic contexts to discuss the breadth of impact.
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"La portée" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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