L'impact écologique
Example: L'impact écologique de cette usine inquiète les habitants locaux.
Definition
"L'impact écologique" refers to the effect that human activities, such as industrial processes or construction, have on the natural environment, including ecosystems, wildlife, and natural resources. It highlights how actions can alter or damage ecological balance and biodiversity.
Etymology
The term "l'impact écologique" combines the French word "impact," borrowed from English and originally from Latin 'impactus' meaning 'a striking against,' with "écologique," derived from the Greek 'oikos' meaning 'house' or 'environment,' and '-logie' meaning 'study of.' Together, it literally means the environmental impact or effect on the natural world.
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"L'impact écologique" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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