Le souvenir
Example: Le souvenir de ce dîner restera gravé dans ma mémoire.
Definition
"Le souvenir" in the context of hospitality and dining refers to the memory or recollection of an experience, such as a meal or event. It signifies the lasting impression or remembrance of an occasion, like a dinner, that remains vivid in one's 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 that "le souvenir" originally referred to the act of recalling, but it evolved to also mean the memory itself?
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"Le souvenir" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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