L'importation
Example: L'importation de produits étrangers influence notre économie locale.
Definition
"L'importation" refers to the action or process of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad for sale or use. It plays a crucial role in trade, allowing access to foreign products that influence local economies and markets.
Etymology
The word "l'importation" comes from the French verb "importer," which itself derives from the Latin "importare," meaning 'to bring in.' This term combines "in-" (into) and "portare" (to carry). Did you know? The concept of importation has been vital since ancient times for expanding trade and cultural exchange.
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"L'importation" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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