English–French

“origin” in French

French

Alsoprovenance

Pronunciation

IPA/oʁiʒin/

Example

Il est d'origine espagnole.

He is of Spanish origin.

Illustration for origine (origin)

How to say “origin” in French

“Origin” in French is origine.

A traceable starting point linking a person or thing to a place, family, or source.

Full entry for origine: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with origine

L'origine de cette tradition est ancienne.

The origin of this tradition is ancient.

Tips for using origine

  • In Il est d'origine espagnole, espagnole agrees with the feminine noun origine, not with il.

Other French words for “origin”

Quelle est la provenance de ce produit ?

What is the origin of this product?

“origin” in other languages