Disponible
Example: Le livre est disponible à la bibliothèque aujourd'hui.
Definition
"Disponible" describes something that is accessible, ready for use, or obtainable. For example, when a book is "disponible" at the library, it means the book can be borrowed or accessed without restrictions at that time.
Etymology
The word "disponible" comes from the Latin 'disponibilis,' meaning 'at one's disposal.' It entered French through Old French, retaining the sense of something being ready or free to be used. Did you know that its root 'disponere' means 'to arrange or set apart,' emphasizing readiness?
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"Disponible" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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