La souris
Example: La souris mange du fromage dans la cuisine.
Definition
"La souris" refers to a small rodent known for its pointed snout, small rounded ears, and long tail. Commonly found in homes and fields, "la souris" often eats cheese or grains and is known for its quick, nimble movements.
Etymology
The term "la souris" comes from Old French, which in turn derives from the Latin word 'sorex,' meaning shrew or small mouse-like creature. It is interesting that "la souris" shares roots with words describing small, quick animals, reflecting its nature.
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"La souris" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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