Légitime
Example: Il est légitime de demander des explications claires sur ce sujet.
Definition
"Légitime" describes something that is lawful, just, or reasonable according to established rules or principles. It often refers to actions, rights, or claims that are considered valid and acceptable within a given social or legal context, as in asking for clear explanations on a subject.
Etymology
The word "légitime" comes from the Latin "legitimus," meaning lawful or according to law. Did you know? The root "leg-" relates to law and choosing, highlighting how "légitime" originally emphasized what is sanctioned or permitted by law.
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"Légitime" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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