La protection



Example: La protection des enfants est très importante à l'école.

Definition


"La protection" refers to the act or process of keeping someone or something safe from harm, danger, or injury. It involves measures or actions taken to ensure security and safeguard well-being, such as in the phrase 'La protection des enfants est très importante à l'école.'

Etymology


The term "la protection" comes from the French word 'protection,' derived from the Latin 'protectio,' meaning 'a covering' or 'defense.' This Latin root comes from 'protegere,' which means 'to cover in front' or 'to shield.' Did you know? The concept of protection has been important since ancient times, reflecting the human need for safety and security.

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"La protection" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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