L'indépendance
Example: La lutte pour l'indépendance a duré plusieurs années.
Definition
"L'indépendance" refers to the state or condition of being free from control or influence by others, especially a country or nation gaining freedom from colonial rule or external domination. It signifies autonomy and self-governance, as in the phrase: 'The struggle for independence lasted several years.'
Etymology
The word "l'indépendance" comes from the French prefix 'in-' meaning 'not,' combined with 'dépendance,' which derives from the Latin 'dependere,' meaning 'to hang down' or 'to be contingent upon.' Thus, "l'indépendance" literally means 'not dependent.' Did you know? The concept of independence has been central to many historical movements worldwide.
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