L'émission
Example: L'émission de gaz à effet de serre doit être réduite rapidement.
Definition
"L'émission" refers to the act or process of releasing substances, especially gases, into the environment. It commonly describes the discharge of pollutants or greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, which contribute to environmental issues like climate change.
Etymology
The word "l'émission" originates from the Latin verb 'emittere,' meaning 'to send out' or 'to release.' It entered French with a focus on the act of sending forth, often used in contexts like broadcasting and environmental discharges. Did you know? The same root gives us the English word 'emission.'
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"L'émission" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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