provenir
to come from, to originate
verb pro-vuh-NEER Less Common
Origin: Latin 'provenire'
Usage Note
Provenir is always used with de — ce 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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