L'irrigation
Example: L'irrigation est essentielle pour cultiver dans les régions sèches.
Definition
"L'irrigation" refers to the artificial process of supplying water to land or crops to help growth, especially in dry areas. It is essential for maintaining soil moisture and supporting agriculture where natural rainfall is insufficient.
Etymology
The word "l'irrigation" comes from the French verb 'irriguer,' which itself derives from the Latin 'irrigare,' meaning 'to water or to irrigate.' Did you know that the Latin root combines 'in-' meaning 'into' and 'rigare,' meaning 'to water'? This perfectly captures the idea of bringing water into dry areas.
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"L'irrigation" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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