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provenir

to come from, to originate

verb pro-vuh-NEER Less Common

Origin: Latin 'provenire'

Usage Note

Provenir is always used with dece mot provient du latin (this word comes from Latin). It conjugates like venir and takes être as the auxiliary in compound tenses. A common mistake is using venir alone when origin is meant; provenir is more precise and formal.

Examples

"Ce vin provient de la région de Bordeaux."

Natural Translation

This wine comes from the Bordeaux region.

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