Générer
Example: Cette machine peut générer de l'électricité rapidement.
Definition
"Générer" means to produce or create something, often energy, power, or a result. For example, the phrase 'Cette machine peut générer de l'électricité rapidement' shows that the machine can quickly produce electricity by generating it.
Etymology
The word "générer" comes from the Latin verb 'generare,' meaning 'to beget' or 'to produce.' It is related to 'genus,' meaning 'kind' or 'type.' Did you know? The root also leads to English words like 'generate' and 'generation,' all connected with the idea of producing or bringing forth.
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"Générer" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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