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feminine

/sɔʁt/

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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

Genderfeminine
Pluralsortes

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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This word is part of lesson 10.