Le risque environnemental
Example: Le risque environnemental augmente avec la pollution industrielle.
Definition
"Le risque environnemental" refers to the potential threat or danger that industrial pollution and other human activities pose to the natural environment, including ecosystems, wildlife, and human health. It indicates the likelihood of adverse environmental impacts occurring.
Etymology
The term "le risque environnemental" combines the French word "risque," meaning risk or danger, with "environnemental," relating to the environment. "Risque" comes from the Italian "risco," originally from Latin, reflecting the concept of facing danger. Did you know that environmental concerns have increasingly shaped the use of this phrase since the rise of ecological awareness in the 20th century?
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"Le risque environnemental" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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