Question 1

Where does the French word "propre" come from?

Accepted Answer

from Latin proprius (personal, particular) composed of pro- ('for') and privus ('particular', 'individual', 'proper to each', 'each', 'each one'). That which is proper is said to be what relates to a particular belonging, to a 'for each' good, as opposed to the public good or family goods.

Question 2

What is the plural of the French word "propre"?

Accepted Answer

propres

Question 3

What does "propre" mean in French?

Accepted Answer

The particular quality that designates a subject and distinguishes it from all others.
What particularly suits each profession, each character, each age, etc.
What belongs in particular to someone.
By elision of personal property. Refers to the marital community, the husband's or wife's property that does not enter the community of property.
Series of special offices.
By elision of literal meaning. Refers to the figurative meaning, as opposed to the literal.

Question 4

How to translate "propre" into english?

Accepted Answer

particularity

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