L'environnement
Example: Nous devons protéger l'environnement chaque jour.
Definition
"L'environnement" refers to the natural world and conditions surrounding living beings, including air, water, land, and ecosystems, which are essential for sustaining life. It encompasses everything that influences the health and well-being of humans and other organisms.
Etymology
The word "l'environnement" comes from the French verb 'environner,' meaning to surround or encircle. It originally implied the surroundings or the area around something. Did you know? The concept gained prominence with the growing awareness of nature's importance and human impact on it.
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"L'environnement" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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