Le développement durable
Example: Le développement durable est essentiel pour protéger notre planète.
Definition
"Le développement durable" refers to a way of growth and progress that meets current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, focusing on environmental protection, social equity, and economic viability.
Etymology
The phrase "le développement durable" originates from French, where "développement" means development and "durable" means sustainable or lasting. It gained prominence in environmental discussions in the late 20th century, especially after the 1987 Brundtland Report popularized the concept of sustainable development worldwide.
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"Le développement durable" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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