à
|à|
B2
/ɑː/
direction or style
Etymology
Etymology Information
'à' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ad,' where 'ad' meant 'to' or 'toward.'
Historical Evolution
'ad' transformed into the Old French word 'a,' and eventually became the modern French word 'à.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to' or 'toward,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
used in French to denote a characteristic or quality, often translated as 'with' or 'in the style of' in English.
A pie à la mode.
Synonyms
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