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    Sorte (en. Sort)

    /sɔʁt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A classification or a type of thing.
    There are several kinds of flowers in this garden.
    Il y a plusieurs sortes de fleurs dans ce jardin.
    A fate or destiny that befalls a person.
    It was his fate to have to leave far from home.
    C'était son sort de devoir partir loin de chez lui.
    A way of acting or a manner of being.
    She has a kind of charm that attracts everyone.
    Elle a une sorte de charme qui attire tout le monde.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'sortis', meaning 'fate' or 'part'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be lucky
    To be favored by fate.
    avoir de la chance
    so that
    In such a way that.
    en sorte que
    to break out of the routine
    To change one's usual habits.
    sortir de la routine

    Related Words

    fate
    Destiny reserved for someone.
    sort
    chooser
    A person who organizes lotteries, selections.
    sorteur

    Slang Meanings

    A way to designate a group of people with similar characteristics.
    It's a kind of clique.
    C'est une sorte de clique.
    An unusual look or style.
    She has a sort of look that is unique.
    Elle a une sorte de look qui est unique.