Question 1

What is the definition of the French word "étincelle"?

Accepted Answer

First person singular present indicative of to sparkle.
Third person singular present indicative of to sparkle.
First person singular present subjunctive of to sparkle.
Third person singular present subjunctive of to sparkle.
Second person singular imperative of to sparkle.

Question 2

Where does the French word "étincelle" come from?

Accepted Answer

from Latin scintilla, note the metathesis, perhaps under the influence of star, the consonant clusters: (11th century) estencele, (13th century) estincele. The loss of /s/ in French is the fact of the Picard and northeastern French dialects and has become generalized.

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