Le souvenir
Example: Le souvenir de ce voyage reste gravé dans ma mémoire.
Definition
"Le souvenir" refers to the memory or recollection of a past event or experience. It often signifies a mental image or emotional impression that remains in one's mind, such as in the phrase, 'Le souvenir de ce voyage reste gravé dans ma mémoire,' meaning the memory of that trip is deeply engraved in my mind.
Etymology
The word "le souvenir" comes from the Old French verb 'souvenir,' meaning 'to remember,' which itself derives from the Latin 'subvenire,' meaning 'to come to mind' or 'occur to.' Did you know? The term highlights how memories 'come back' to us, much like a sudden visit from the past.
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"Le souvenir" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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