La source
Example: La source de la rivière est située en montagne.
Definition
"La source" refers to the origin or starting point of a river or stream, typically found in the mountains or hills where the water first emerges from the ground.
Etymology
The term "la source" comes from the Old French word 'sourse,' which means spring or fountain. It ultimately derives from the Latin 'surgere,' meaning to rise or spring up. Did you know? The idea of water 'springing up' perfectly captures the essence of a river's source.
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"La source" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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