Le système d'égouts
Example: Le système d'égouts de la ville doit être modernisé rapidement.
Definition
"Le système d'égouts" refers to the network of underground pipes and tunnels designed to collect and carry away wastewater and rainwater from urban areas to treatment facilities or disposal points, ensuring sanitation and preventing flooding in cities.
Etymology
The phrase "le système d'égouts" comes from French, where "système" means system, and "égouts" means sewers. The word "égout" originates from the Latin 'exductus,' meaning 'drawn out,' reflecting how waste is drawn away from inhabited areas. Did you know? The concept of sewer systems dates back to ancient civilizations like Rome, which had advanced underground drainage.
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"Le système d'égouts" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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