L'entretien
Example: L'entretien de la cuisine est essentiel pour la sécurité alimentaire.
Definition
"L'entretien" in the context of hospitality and catering refers to the regular cleaning, maintenance, and upkeep of facilities and equipment to ensure hygiene, safety, and proper functioning. For example, "L'entretien de la cuisine est essentiel pour la sécurité alimentaire" highlights the importance of kitchen maintenance for food safety.
Etymology
The word "l'entretien" comes from the French verb "entretenir," which means to maintain or support. It originated from the combination of "entre" (between) and "tenir" (to hold). Did you know? The term originally implied holding something together or sustaining it, which perfectly fits its modern usage in maintenance and care.
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"L'entretien" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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