Découvrir
Example: Nous allons découvrir un nouveau restaurant ce soir.
Definition
"Découvrir" means to find or learn something for the first time, or to reveal something hidden or unknown. It involves the act of becoming aware of new information, places, or experiences, as in the sentence: 'We are going to discover a new restaurant tonight.'
Etymology
The word "découvrir" comes from the Old French 'descovrir,' which is composed of 'des-' meaning 'un-' or 'reverse,' and 'covrir,' meaning 'to cover.' So, "découvrir" literally means 'to uncover.' Did you know? This word highlights the idea of removing a cover to reveal something previously hidden.
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"Découvrir" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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