Industriel
Example: L'essor industriel a transformé la société au XIXe siècle.
Definition
"Industriel" refers to anything related to industry or manufacturing, especially concerning the production of goods on a large scale. It often describes activities, processes, or developments connected to industrial growth and economic changes, such as in the phrase 'industrial growth transformed society in the 19th century.'
Etymology
The word "industriel" comes from the Latin 'industria,' meaning diligence or activity. It entered French to describe matters related to industry and manufacturing. Did you know? The rise of the term 'industriel' closely follows the Industrial Revolution, highlighting its strong connection to the era of mechanized production.
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