Universel
Example: Le respect des droits humains est une valeur universelle essentielle.
Definition
"Universel" describes something that is applicable or common to all people, places, or situations without exception. It often refers to principles, values, or phenomena that are universally recognized or accepted, such as human rights or natural laws.
Etymology
The word "universel" comes from the Latin word 'universalis,' which means 'whole' or 'entire.' It combines 'uni-' meaning 'one' and 'versus' meaning 'turned,' implying something turned into one or all-encompassing. Did you know that 'universel' originally conveyed the idea of something that includes everything in a single whole?
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"Universel" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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