L'inspection
Example: L'inspection minutieuse a révélé plusieurs défauts cachés.
Definition
"L'inspection" refers to the careful examination or scrutiny of something, often to ensure quality, safety, or compliance. It involves a detailed and systematic review, as in the example phrase where a thorough inspection revealed several hidden defects.
Etymology
"L'inspection" originates from the Latin word 'inspectio,' meaning 'a looking into' or 'examination.' It entered French through Old French, retaining the sense of careful observation or examination. Did you know? The root 'spec' in 'inspection' is related to seeing or looking, which appears in words like 'spectator' and 'spectacle.'
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"L'inspection" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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