Selon
Example: Selon la météo, il fera beau demain toute la journée.
Definition
"Selon" is a French preposition used to indicate conformity, agreement, or accordance with something, such as a source, opinion, or condition. For example, it is used to express 'according to' in phrases like 'Selon la météo, il fera beau demain toute la journée.'
Etymology
The French word "selon" originates from Old French, derived from the Latin phrase 'secundum,' meaning 'according to' or 'following.' Did you know? "Selon" has maintained a consistent meaning related to agreement or accordance since medieval times.
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"Selon" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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