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sort
/sɔʁ/
type, kind
Il y a différents sorts de fruits.
There are different types of fruit.
general
A type or kind of something, often used to categorize or classify.
Il existe plusieurs sorts de fromages.
There are several types of cheese.
Quel sort de musique aimes-tu ?
What kind of music do you like?
Often used in questions or to specify categories.
general
A kind or variety, often used in a more abstract or general sense.
Il y a toutes sortes de gens dans ce monde.
There are all kinds of people in this world.
Can be used with 'toutes' to emphasize variety.
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Usage in Questions
'Sort' is often used in questions to ask about categories or types, e.g., 'Quel sort de musique écoutes-tu ?'
Word Origin
From Old French 'sort', from Latin 'sors' meaning 'lot, fate'.
Usage Notes
Often used in questions or to specify categories. Can be used with 'toutes' to emphasize variety.
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