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English translation of source

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In French, 'source' is also used as in English. It is used to refer to the origin or beginning of something, such as the source of a river, or the source of information. It is also used metaphorically to refer to a principle or force that provides inspiration or support.


Example sentences using: source

Je suis à la source d'eau.

English translation of Je suis à la source d'eau.

I am at the water source.

The phrase is used to indicate a person's presence at the primary point where water is flowing or emerging.

La source de ce problème est inconnue.

English translation of La source de ce problème est inconnue.

The source of this problem is unknown.

The phrase is used when the primary cause of a given problem is yet to be discovered.

Cette rivière a une belle source.

English translation of Cette rivière a une belle source.

This river has a beautiful source.

The phrase is used to describe the point of origin of a river which is visually appealing.

La source d'énergie de ma maison est la lumière solaire.

English translation of La source d'énergie de ma maison est la lumière solaire.

The source of energy for my house is solar light.

The phrase is used to express that the primary supply of power for a house comes from the sun.

Il cherchait la source du son.

English translation of Il cherchait la source du son.

He was looking for the source of the sound.

In this phrase, someone is attempting to locate the origin of a particular sound.

La source d'information est fiable.

English translation of La source d'information est fiable.

The source of information is reliable.

The phrase is used when the origin of a certain piece of information is known to be dependable.

Je dois trouver la source de ma joie.

English translation of Je dois trouver la source de ma joie.

I need to find the source of my joy.

In this phrase, the individual is on a quest to identify what generates their happiness or contentment.

La source de lumière est trop brillante.

English translation of La source de lumière est trop brillante.

The source of light is too bright.

The phrase is used to describe a light origin that is excessively luminous.

La source du produit est écologique.

English translation of La source du produit est écologique.

The source of the product is ecological.

This phrase suggests that the origin or method of production of a certain product is environmentally friendly.

La source de mon pouvoir est secrète.

English translation of La source de mon pouvoir est secrète.

The source of my power is secret.

The phrase indicates that the origin or basis of an individual's strength, authority, or influence is confidential or undisclosed.

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