La font
Example: La font de la plaça sempre té aigua fresca.
Definition
"La font" refers to a fountain or water source, typically a constructed basin or natural spring where water flows continuously. It is often found in public squares or gardens and serves as a decorative or functional water supply point.
Etymology
The term "la font" comes from the Latin word 'fons,' meaning spring or source of water. It entered Catalan through Old Occitan and has been used for centuries to describe natural or artificial water sources, often central to community life. Did you know fountains were originally vital for town water supply before modern plumbing?
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"La font" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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