La population
Example: La population de cette ville a beaucoup augmenté cette année.
Definition
"La population" refers to the total number of inhabitants living in a specific area, such as a city or country. It is commonly used in research to describe demographic changes, like when the population of a city increases or decreases over time.
Etymology
The term "la population" comes from the Latin word 'populatio,' meaning 'a people or a multitude.' It entered French through Old French, retaining its meaning related to the number of people living in a place. Did you know? The word originally emphasized the act of filling or inhabiting a place.
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"La population" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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