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source in French

source in French is source, sourcer — source means the place, person, or thing that something originates from.

source in French

source
noun
sourcer
verb
To obtain or procure: used especially of a business resource.

What does "source" mean?

  1. noun The place, person, or thing that something originates from.
    "Solar power is a renewable source of energy."
  2. noun The point where a river or stream begins.
    "The river's source is a small spring high in the mountains."
  3. verb To obtain something, especially for a business.
    "The bakery sources its flour from a local mill."
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source in a sentence

  • Solar power is a renewable source of energy.
  • The journalist refused to reveal her source.
  • The river's source is a small spring high in the mountains.
  • Walkers hiked up to find the source of the stream.

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What is "source" in French?
"source" in French is source, sourcer. source means: The place, person, or thing that something originates from.
How do you use "source" in a sentence?
Example: "Solar power is a renewable source of energy." In French, "source" is source, sourcer.
Are there other ways to say "source" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "source": source, sourcer.
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