La ventilation



Example: La ventilation de la maison assure un air frais constant.

Definition


"La ventilation" refers to the system or process that ensures the continuous circulation and renewal of fresh air within a building, such as a house, to maintain air quality and comfort by removing stale air and introducing fresh air.

Etymology


The term "la ventilation" comes from the Latin word 'ventilatio,' which means the act of fanning or exposing to the wind. It evolved through Old French, where 'ventilation' referred to the movement of air. Did you know? The word is related to 'vent,' meaning wind, highlighting its connection to air circulation.

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"La ventilation" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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