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/sɔʁt/
Translation
sort, kind, type
Word origin
From Latin sortem, the accusative of sors ('lot, share, kind'). The sense developed from 'lot' to 'category, kind'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- sors (sortem)
- English cognates
- sort, assort, consort
Grammar
Examples
tristesse ' .
A kind of sadness settled in the room.
satisfait.
He succeeded in such a way that everyone was satisfied.
Quelle ?
What sort of person would do such a thing?
C' au .
It's a sort of very light chocolate cake.
.
Make sure everything is ready before noon.
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