Dire
Example: Je peux dire la vérité à mes amis.
Definition
"Dire" is a French verb meaning to express or communicate something using words. It involves conveying information, thoughts, or feelings verbally, as in the sentence 'Je peux dire la vérité à mes amis,' which means 'I can tell the truth to my friends.'
Etymology
The French verb "dire" comes from the Latin word 'dicere,' which means 'to say' or 'to speak.' This root is common in many Romance languages, reflecting the fundamental human action of speaking or telling. Did you know that 'dicere' is also the source of English words like 'dictate' and 'dictionary'?
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"Dire" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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