No. 8,714 in French
avortement
Abortion.
In a sentence
L'avortement est un sujet souvent débattu dans la société.
Abortion is a frequently debated topic in society.
The word 'avortement' is used as a noun to signify the concept of abortion, particularly in a social or political discourse context.
Elle a pris la difficile décision d'avoir recours à un avortement médical.
She made the difficult decision to undergo a medical abortion.
Here, 'avortement' refers to the act of aborting, specifically in a medical context, highlighting its use as a term associated with personal decisions or health-related discussions.
Son projet était un avortement total à cause des nombreux obstacles.
His project was a total failure due to the many obstacles.
In this context, 'avortement' is used metaphorically to refer to the failure or abandonment of the project, showing its figurative application to scenarios beyond the literal act.
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