Source (en. Source)

/suʁs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A place, person, or document from which information or resources come.

This study is a reliable source for my research.

Cette étude est une source fiable pour mes recherches.

A natural resource, such as water or a raw material.

The drinking water source is located a few kilometers from here.

La source d'eau potable est située à quelques kilomètres d'ici.

A document or work used as a reference.

Please cite your sources in your report.

Veuillez citer vos sources dans votre rapport.

From Latin 'sors', 'sortis', meaning 'fate, origin'.

source of funding

Origin of funds or capital.

source de financement

source of inspiration

Origin that inspires ideas or creations.

source d'inspiration

to be a good source

To be a reliable person for obtaining information.

être une bonne source

resource

A reserve of materials or elements needed.

ressource

origin

The point or place from which something originates.

origine

reference

A document or cited source to support information.

référence

Source of information

He has a good source for local gossip.

Il a une bonne source pour les potins du coin.

Musical or cinematic reference

It is a true source of inspiration for musicians.

C'est une vraie source d'inspiration pour les musiciens.