🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

mars

Pronunciation / Transliteration: maʁs

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
March/mɑːrtʃ/
nounverbCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #850 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Le mois de mars est souvent associé au printemps."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The third month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, consisting of 31 days.

    "March is known for the arrival of spring in many regions."
  2. 2

    A movement or procession of people, typically in a formal or organized manner.

    "The march for climate change drew thousands of participants."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Middle French word 'marcher' (to walk, tramp, or march), which appeared around the 15th century. Its ultimate origins are uncertain, though some etymologists suggest a connection to Late Latin 'marcare' or Germanic roots related to heavy walking.

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