Le souhait
Example: Son souhait le plus cher est de voyager autour du monde.
Definition
"Le souhait" refers to a desire or hope for something to happen, often expressing a personal or heartfelt longing. It can be used to convey someone's most cherished wish, as in the phrase, 'Son souhait le plus cher est de voyager autour du monde,' meaning their dearest wish is to travel around the world.
Etymology
The French word "le souhait" comes from the Old French word 'souer', meaning to wish or desire, which itself originates from the Latin word 'exoptare', meaning to wish for or desire strongly. Did you know? The term carries a sense of heartfelt longing that has been preserved throughout its history.
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"Le souhait" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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