What does appropriation in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word appropriation in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use appropriation in French.

The word appropriation in French means appropriation, appropriation, assimilation, appropriation, exploitation. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word appropriation

appropriation

nom féminin (action d'approprier à [qch])

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'ONU a décidé de l'appropriation de cet îlot volcanique à ce petit état insulaire.
The UN decided to seize the volcanic isle from the small island state.

appropriation

nom féminin (action de s'approprier [qch])

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Cette appropriation de logement a été jugée illégale par le tribunal.

assimilation

nom féminin (action de comprendre [qch])

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'appropriation de cette notion mathématique met plus ou moins de temps selon les élèves.
The length of time needed for assimilation of this mathematical concept varies from student to student.

appropriation

nom féminin (adaptation dans un but précis)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Pour moi, cette sculpture est une tentative d'appropriation de l'art déco aux temples romains.

exploitation

nom féminin (adaptation d'un animal à un usage)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'homme a très tôt commencé l'appropriation du cheval à ses besoins agricoles.
Humanity's exploitation of the horse for agricultural purposes began early.

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