No. 3,145 in French
provenance
Origin or source.
In a sentence
La provenance des produits alimentaires est indiquée sur l'étiquette.
The origin of food products is indicated on the label.
In this sentence, "provenance" refers to the geographical or production origin of food products, commonly mentioned for traceability or quality purposes.
Elle s'interesse à la provenance des œuvres d'art exposées.
She is interested in the origin of the artworks on display.
Here, "provenance" denotes the history, lineage, or ownership record of the artworks, often important for authenticity verification.
La provenance d'une idée peut influencer notre manière de l'accepter.
The origin of an idea can influence how we accept it.
In this context, "provenance" suggests the source or background of an idea, which may affect its reception or credibility.
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