La pression
Example: La pression dans les pneus doit être vérifiée régulièrement.
Definition
"La pression" in technology refers to the force exerted per unit area on the surface of an object, often used to describe conditions such as air pressure in tires or fluid pressure in systems. For example, "La pression dans les pneus doit être vérifiée régulièrement" means tire pressure must be checked regularly.
Etymology
The term "la pression" comes from the Latin word 'pressio,' meaning 'a pressing or pressing down.' It entered French through Old French, retaining its meaning related to applying force. Did you know? The word 'pressure' is used widely in science and technology to describe forces in gases, liquids, and solids.
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"La pression" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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