🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Effet

Pronunciation / Transliteration: efɛ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Effect/ɪˈfɛkt/
nounverbCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #185 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"La nouvelle loi a eu un effet significatif sur la communauté."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.

    "The new law had a significant effect on the community."
  2. 2

    The ability to bring about a desired result.

    "The medication was effective in reducing symptoms."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin verb 'efficere' (to work out, accomplish, bring about), formed from 'ex-' (out) and 'facere' (to do, make). It entered the English language in the late 14th century via Old French and Latin, originally denoting a result or consequence brought about by a cause.

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