L'isolation
Example: L'isolation des murs garde la maison bien chaude l'hiver.
Definition
"L'isolation" in construction refers to the process or material used to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering a building, helping to maintain comfortable temperatures and reduce energy consumption, as in the phrase: 'L'isolation des murs garde la maison bien chaude l'hiver.'
Etymology
The word "l'isolation" comes from the French verb "isoler," meaning to isolate or set apart. It traces back to the Latin word "insula," meaning island, suggesting the idea of separating or creating a barrier. Did you know? The term evolved to describe materials or techniques used to create 'islands' of warmth or silence within buildings.
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"L'isolation" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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