L'inégalité
Example: L'inégalité sociale reste un défi majeur pour notre société moderne.
Definition
"L'inégalité" refers to the condition or state of being unequal, especially in social, economic, or political contexts. It highlights disparities or differences in status, opportunities, or treatment among individuals or groups, such as social inequality being a major challenge in modern society.
Etymology
The word "l'inégalité" comes from the French prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' combined with 'égalité,' which means 'equality.' 'Égalité' itself derives from the Latin 'aequalitas,' meaning 'equal state.' Did you know that "l'inégalité" literally means 'the not-equality,' emphasizing the absence or lack of equality?
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"L'inégalité" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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