French · Numbers & Time
souvent
often
Beginneradverb
Definition
Frequently; many times.
Example
Il va souvent au cinema.
He often goes to the cinema.
Etymology
'Souvent' comes from the Latin 'sauvens', meaning frequent or common. The term transitioned through Old French to its current form.
How & Where It’s Used
'Souvent' is used in both spoken and written contexts equally, with a neutral register that makes it versatile in various types of discourse.