La démolition
Example: La démolition de l'ancien bâtiment a commencé ce matin.
Definition
"La démolition" refers to the process of tearing down or destroying a building or structure, often to clear the site for new construction. It involves carefully dismantling or breaking apart parts of the structure to ensure safety and efficiency.
Etymology
The word "la démolition" originates from the French verb "démolir," which comes from the Latin "demoliri," meaning to demolish or tear down. Did you know? The Latin root combines 'de-' meaning down or away, and 'moliri,' meaning to build or construct, so it literally means to undo what was built.
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"La démolition" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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