Détester
Example: Je déteste manger des légumes amers.
Definition
"Détester" means to strongly dislike or hate something or someone, expressing a deep aversion or intense negative feeling. For example, in the phrase 'Je déteste manger des légumes amers,' it conveys a strong dislike for eating bitter vegetables.
Etymology
The word "détester" comes from the Latin verb 'detestari,' meaning to curse or denounce. Over time, its meaning softened to express strong dislike or hatred rather than a formal curse. Did you know? The prefix 'dé-' in French often indicates reversal or negation, enhancing the feeling of intense dislike in "détester."
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"Détester" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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