La répercussion
Example: La répercussion de cette décision affectera toute l'économie nationale.
Definition
"La répercussion" refers to the consequence or effect that an action or decision has on something else, often implying a chain reaction or indirect influence, as in how the repercussion of a decision can impact an entire national economy.
Etymology
The word "la répercussion" comes from the Latin 'repercussio,' meaning a striking back or rebound. It entered French with the idea of an effect bouncing back or echoing from an original cause, much like a ripple spreading outwards.
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"La répercussion" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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