Seul
Example: Il est seul à la maison ce soir.
Definition
"Seul" is an adverb used in French to indicate that someone or something is alone, without others present. In the example phrase, it means that he is the only person at home this evening, emphasizing solitude or exclusivity.
Etymology
The French word "seul" comes from the Latin word 'solus,' meaning alone or only. Did you know? 'Solus' is also the root of the English word 'sole,' highlighting a shared history between these languages.
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"Seul" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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