La prévention
Example: La prévention des maladies est essentielle pour rester en bonne santé.
Definition
"La prévention" refers to the actions and measures taken to stop diseases or health problems before they occur, ensuring well-being and reducing risks. It plays a crucial role in maintaining good health by avoiding the onset of illness.
Etymology
The word "la prévention" comes from the Latin 'praevenire,' meaning 'to come before.' It reflects the idea of taking steps in advance to avoid something undesirable, like disease. Did you know that this concept has been valued since ancient times, emphasizing foresight in health?
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"La prévention" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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