Avec
Example: Je vais au parc avec mes amis cet après-midi.
Definition
"Avec" is a French preposition that means 'with' in English. It is used to indicate accompaniment or association, as in the sentence 'Je vais au parc avec mes amis cet après-midi,' which translates to 'I am going to the park with my friends this afternoon.'
Etymology
The word "avec" comes from Old French, derived from the Latin phrase 'ad vicem,' meaning 'in place of' or 'instead of.' Over time, it evolved to signify 'with' or 'alongside.' Did you know that its original sense was closer to 'in turn' before becoming a common preposition for association?
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"Avec" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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