French Conversation · Level 141
30 words
French word
provenance
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁovənɑ̃s/
Meaning
- feminine nounorigin
Example
Quelle est la provenance de ce produit ?
What is the origin of this product?
More examples
La provenance des ingrédients est indiquée sur l'étiquette.
The source of the ingredients is indicated on the label.
Core concept
A source trail leading back to the place, person, or origin behind something.
Common phrases
la provenance du produit
the source of the product
indiquer la provenance
indicate the source
vérifier la provenance
verify the source
Similar words
origine: The beginning or historical roots of a thing, event, or person.
source: The place or point from which a thing or piece of information originates.
Definition in French
Lieu, origine ou source d'où quelque chose, une personne ou une information provient.
Word origin
The noun provenance was formed from French provenir with the suffix -ance, while provenir continues Latin provenire, 'to come forth'.
Usage tips
- Provenance is formal and documentary, while everyday speech more often uses origine or Ça vient d'où.
Other meanings
- sourcenoun
Opposites
- destinationdestinationnoun
Related words
- provenircome fromverb
- provenantoriginatingadjective