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sève

[ sev ]

noun

, French.
  1. the characteristic flavor and body of a wine.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of sève1

Literally, “sap”

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Example Sentences

La sève de la vie, is an expression used somewhere by Madame de Staël.

Il n'y a pas de sève, pas de vitalité dans les traductions les mieux faites.

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