exister

/ɛɡ.zis.te/
verbBeginner
general

To have objective reality or physical presence; to be real or present in the world.

Cette espèce n'existe plus dans la nature.

This species no longer exists in nature.

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The verb 'exister' is often used in philosophical or existential contexts to discuss the nature of being.

general

To have a place or role in a particular context or system.

Il existe des différences culturelles importantes.

There are important cultural differences.

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This usage emphasizes the presence or recognition of something within a given framework.

Collocations

exister en tant queto exist asexister dansto exist inexister grâce àto exist thanks to

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Related Phrases

l'existencephrase
existence
exister par soi-mêmephrase
to exist in and of oneself

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Philosophical Context

'Exister' is frequently used in discussions about philosophy and metaphysics, where it refers to the fundamental nature of being.

Gold Rule

Usage in Science

In scientific contexts, 'exister' is used to describe the presence of phenomena, such as 'Cette particule existe dans la matière.' (This particle exists in matter.)

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'existere', meaning 'to stand out, emerge', from 'ex-' (out) + 'sistere' (to stand).

📝Usage Notes

'Exister' is often used in philosophical discussions about the nature of reality and being. It can also be used in scientific contexts to describe the presence of phenomena or entities.

Word Breakdown

ex-
out
prefix
+
-sistere
to stand
root
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