La condition
Example: La condition essentielle pour réussir ce projet est la persévérance.
Definition
"La condition" refers to the essential state or requirement necessary for something to happen or be true. It often describes a prerequisite or circumstance that must be met, as in the phrase 'La condition essentielle pour réussir ce projet est la persévérance,' meaning the essential condition to succeed is perseverance.
Etymology
The term "la condition" comes from the Latin word 'condicio,' meaning agreement or stipulation. Over time, it evolved in French to signify a state, circumstance, or requirement, especially one that determines the possibility of an event or outcome. Did you know that its roots connect it to formal agreements and terms, highlighting its sense of necessity or prerequisite?
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"La condition" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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