Sources (en. Sources)

/suʁs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Places or elements from which information, items, or resources come.
The sources of this report are reliable.
Les sources de ce rapport sont fiables.
Natural resources or raw materials.
Renewable energy sources are essential for the future.
Les sources d'énergie renouvelable sont essentielles pour l'avenir.
Point of origin of a watercourse.
The source of the river is located in the mountains.
La source de la rivière se trouve dans les montagnes.

Etymology

From the Latin 'sourca', meaning 'source, origin'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sources of information
Places or people from which data originates.
sources d'informations
to get closer to the sources
Seeking to obtain information directly from the originals.
se rapprocher des sources
to verify one's sources
Checking the accuracy or reliability of information.
faire ses sources

Related Words

resources
Elements or goods useful and necessary for a particular use.
ressources
supply
Action of ensuring a continuous supply of something.
approvisionnement
reserve
Quantity stored of a product.
réserve

Slang Meanings

Resources
He is looking for sources for his school project.
Il cherche des sources pour son projet à l'école.
Reliable info
He gave me sources that are reliable and verified!
Il m'a filé des sources, fiables et vérifiées!