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No. 10,870 in French

origines

"Origines" means "origins" or "roots" in English, referring to beginnings or ancestry.

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  • Les origines de cette tradition sont très anciennes.

    The origins of this tradition are very ancient.

    The word 'origines' refers to the beginnings or initial sources of the tradition in question, indicating historical or cultural roots.

  • Elle cherche à en apprendre davantage sur ses origines familiales.

    She seeks to learn more about her family origins.

    Here, 'origines' pertains to a person's familial or ancestral background, emphasizing lineage or heritage.

  • Les origines de cette idée remontent à plusieurs décennies.

    The origins of this idea date back several decades.

    In this context, 'origines' denotes the points in time or circumstances where the idea was conceived or formulated, focusing on intellectual or conceptual beginnings.

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