L'isolation
Example: L'isolation thermique améliore l'efficacité énergétique des bâtiments modernes.
Definition
"L'isolation" refers to the process or material used to reduce the transfer of heat, sound, or electricity between different areas. It is commonly applied in building construction to improve thermal efficiency and comfort by preventing unwanted heat flow or noise penetration.
Etymology
The French word "l'isolation" comes from the verb isoler, meaning to isolate or separate. It derives from the Latin 'insula', meaning island, highlighting the idea of creating a separate or insulated space, much like an island is separated by water.
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"L'isolation" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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