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    L'origine (en. The origin)

    /l‿o.ʁi.ʒin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The beginning of something.
    The origin of this tradition goes back several centuries.
    L'origine de cette tradition remonte à plusieurs siècles.
    The place or condition from which something comes.
    He is proud of his humble origin.
    Il est fier de son origine modeste.
    The factor that determines the identity or nature of someone or something.
    The origin of this species is still being discussed by scientists.
    L'origine de cette espèce est encore discutée par les scientifiques.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'originem', meaning 'birth, beginning'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    of origin
    Which comes from something.
    d'origine
    to have origins
    To be descended from a certain lineage or culture.
    avoir des origines
    to find one's origin
    To discover where something comes from.
    trouver son origine

    Related Words

    origin
    The source or beginning of a phenomenon.
    origine
    originals
    What is original, that comes from the beginning.
    orginaux

    Slang Meanings

    That's where it comes from.
    This idea really has its origin in my youth.
    Cette idée a vraiment de l'origine dans ma jeunesse.
    No known origin.
    This piece of music seems to be without origin.
    Ce morceau de musique semble être sans origine.