🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Facilitation

Pronunciation / Transliteration: fasilitasyon

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Easing/ˈiː.zɪŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"La facilitation des échanges a été bénéfique pour l'économie."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of making something easier or less severe.

    "The easing of restrictions allowed more people to enjoy outdoor activities."
  2. 2

    A gradual reduction in intensity or severity.

    "The easing of tensions between the two countries was welcomed by the international community."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'easing' originates from the Old English 'āsan', meaning 'to free or relieve'. Over time, it evolved through Middle English as 'esen', which retained the sense of making something less severe or intense.

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