French Conversation · Level 51
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French word
originaire
Pronunciation
IPA/oʁiʒinɛʁ/
Meaning
- adjectivefrom ___
Example
Je suis originaire de Tokyo.
I am from Tokyo.
More examples
Elle est originaire d'Algérie.
She is from Algeria.
Core concept
A person or thing carries the mark of a particular place as its source.
Common phrases
être originaire de
be from ___
originaire de
from ___
Similar words
né: Born in that particular place.
local: Connected with or belonging to the local area.
Definition in French
Qui vient d'un lieu donné et indique le lieu d'origine d'une personne ou d'un objet.
Word origin
The French adjective originaire derives from Latin originarius, which is based on origo, originis, meaning origin or source.
Usage tips
- The usual pattern is être originaire de followed by a place name, with de rather than à or dans.