Le casque de sécurité
Example: Le casque de sécurité protège la tête sur le chantier.
Definition
"Le casque de sécurité" is a protective helmet worn on construction sites to safeguard the head from injuries caused by falling objects, impacts, or other hazards. It is an essential safety equipment designed to reduce the risk of head trauma during work.
Etymology
The term "le casque de sécurité" comes from French, where "casque" means helmet and "sécurité" means safety. The word "casque" itself derives from the Italian 'casco,' meaning helmet, which traces back to the Late Latin 'cascum.' The phrase reflects the item's purpose: a helmet designed specifically for safety.
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"Le casque de sécurité" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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