Les effets environnementaux
Example: Les effets environnementaux de cette usine inquiètent les habitants.
Definition
"Les effets environnementaux" refers to the impacts or consequences that a particular activity, such as industrial operations, has on the natural surroundings, including air, water, soil, and living organisms. These effects can be positive or negative and influence ecosystem health and human well-being.
Etymology
The phrase "les effets environnementaux" combines the French word "effets," meaning effects or results, with "environnementaux," the plural adjective form derived from "environnement," meaning environment. "Environnement" comes from the French verb "environner," meaning to surround, which itself traces back to the Latin "in-" (in) and "viron" (circle). Did you know? The concept highlights how our surroundings influence and are influenced by human actions.
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"Les effets environnementaux" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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