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    Sort (en. Spell)

    /sɔʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Category or type of things.
    There are different kinds of fruits at this market.
    Il existe différents sorts de fruits dans ce marché.
    A manner or way of doing something.
    There is a kind of magic in his smile.
    Il y a une sorte de magie dans son sourire.
    Unexpected event or outcome.
    All's well that ends well, but I had a funny twist of fate.
    Tout est bien qui finit bien, mais j'ai eu un drôle de sort.
    verb
    To produce, cause to appear, or manifest.
    He’s taking out his best outfit for the gala.
    Il sorte sa meilleure tenue pour le gala.
    To draw lots.
    We will draw from the box to decide who speaks first.
    Nous allons sort dans la boîte pour décider qui parle en premier.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sortem', meaning 'destiny' or 'fortune'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have fate in hand
    To have control over a situation.
    avoir le sort en main
    as if by a spell
    In a magical or unexpected way.
    comme par un sort
    it's a real jinx
    It's very curious or strange.
    c'est un vrai sort

    Related Words

    spell
    Magic or charm.
    sortilège
    outgoing
    That which leaves or emanates.
    sortant
    kind
    Category or similar type.
    sorte

    Slang Meanings

    A type of person
    It's a real jinx; he can never make up his mind.
    C'est un vrai sort, il ne peut jamais se décider.
    A difficult situation
    This exam is a jinx.
    Cet examen, c'est un sort.