Example: L'urgence nécessite une réponse rapide des secours.
Definition
"L'urgence" refers to a situation requiring immediate action or attention, often involving potential danger or harm. It denotes the need for a rapid response to prevent serious consequences, frequently used in contexts like medical, security, or rescue operations.
The word "l'urgence" comes from the French noun formed from the verb 'urgir,' which means 'to press or urge.' It traces back to the Latin 'urgentia,' meaning 'pressing necessity.' Did you know? The urgency concept has long been tied to pressing matters that cannot be delayed.
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"L'urgence" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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