L'immigration
Definition
Immigration is the process of permanently moving to a foreign country with the intention of residing there.
Analogy
Think of immigration like joining a new school. You leave your old school behind and start fresh in a different environment with new classmates, teachers, and experiences.
Related terms
Citoyenneté: Citizenship; the status of being recognized as a legal member of a particular country.
Visa: A document that allows individuals to enter or stay in a foreign country for specific purposes and periods.
Frontière: Border; the line separating two countries or regions.
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