Le dommage environnemental
Example: Le dommage environnemental affecte la santé des animaux.
Definition
"Le dommage environnemental" refers to the harm or negative impact caused to the natural environment, including ecosystems, wildlife, and natural resources, often resulting from human activities that degrade or destroy habitats and biodiversity.
Etymology
The phrase "le dommage environnemental" combines French words where "dommage" means damage or harm, derived from the Latin "damnum" meaning loss or injury, and "environnemental" relates to the environment, coming from the French word "environnement" which traces back to the verb "envirer" meaning to surround. Did you know? The concept of environmental damage became widely recognized with the rise of ecological awareness in the 20th century.
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"Le dommage environnemental" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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