Migrer
Example: Les oiseaux migrent vers le sud chaque hiver pour survivre.
Definition
"Migrer" means to move from one place to another, often over long distances and regularly, as animals or people do. In the example, birds migrate south every winter to survive, highlighting a natural, seasonal movement typically for better living conditions.
Etymology
The word "migrer" comes from the Latin verb 'migrare,' meaning 'to move' or 'to change location.' It is related to the noun 'migration,' used to describe the movement of groups, especially animals or people. Did you know? The term "migrate" shares roots with the word 'emigrant,' both reflecting the idea of changing one's place of residence.
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"Migrer" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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