L'assurance
Example: L'assurance habitation protège votre maison contre les dégâts.
Definition
"L'assurance" refers to a financial arrangement in which an individual or entity receives protection against potential future losses or damages, typically by paying regular premiums to an insurance company. For example, "l'assurance habitation" protects a home against damages.
Etymology
The word "l'assurance" comes from the Old French word 'asseurance,' which means 'security or guarantee.' It is derived from the verb 'asseurer,' meaning to assure or guarantee, originating from the Latin 'securus,' meaning free from care. Did you know that the concept of insurance dates back to ancient times when merchants pooled resources to protect against losses?
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"L'assurance" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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