La canalisation
Example: La canalisation principale a été réparée après la fuite.
Definition
"La canalisation" refers to a system of pipes or channels designed to transport fluids such as water, gas, or sewage from one place to another. It is commonly used in infrastructure to ensure the controlled and efficient flow of these substances, as in the phrase 'The main pipeline was repaired after the leak.'
Etymology
The word "la canalisation" comes from the French noun 'canal,' which traces back to the Latin 'canalis,' meaning 'channel' or 'pipe.' This term evolved to describe constructed channels for fluid transport. Did you know that the root 'canal' is also related to the English word 'canal,' referring to man-made waterways?
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"La canalisation" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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