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environ

/ɛnˈvaɪ.ɹən/

Meanings
  • noun

    Environnement, in French, refers to the environment, including both the natural world and human-made structures.


Variants
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environ , environed , environing , environs
Etymology
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From the Old French word 'envir' meaning 'around' and 'gement' meaning 'judgment' or 'government'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'environnement' is often used in environmental science and policy, particularly in the context of sustainable development and conservation.

  2. In French, the word 'environnement' is often used interchangeably with the English word 'environment'.

  3. The French term 'milieu' is another word for 'environnement' and is often used to refer specifically to the natural environment.


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  1. Nature: The natural world is a major component of the environnement, and the relationship between humans and nature has been a recurring theme in French literature and philosophy.

  2. Urbanization: The impact of human-made structures on the environnement is another important theme, with French authors exploring the consequences of urbanization and industrialization.


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The concept of 'environnement' has been a significant theme in French literature and philosophy, particularly in the works of authors like Victor Hugo, Albert Camus, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

How to Memorize "environ"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a scene in a French forest, with trees, animals, and a clear stream running through it. Imagine the word 'environnement' written in elegant French script at the edge of the forest.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'environnement' with the image of a French landscape, with rolling hills, vineyards, and quaint villages.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Environ is around us' to remember the meaning of the word.


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