No. 8,393 in French
abolir
To abolish; to put an end to something.
In a sentence
Le gouvernement a décidé d'abolir cette loi injuste.
The government decided to abolish this unjust law.
In this context, 'abolir' is used to mean to officially end or repeal a legal statute or law.
Il espère qu'un jour on pourra abolir la pauvreté.
He hopes that one day poverty can be abolished.
Here, 'abolir' is employed to refer to the idea of completely eliminating or eradicating poverty.
Certains veulent abolir les examens pour réduire le stress des élèves.
Some want to abolish exams to reduce students' stress.
In this case, 'abolir' indicates the removal or cessation of a practice or system, addressing broader societal debates.
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