From reconstructed Vulgar Latin imprumutare, based on promutuari, “to borrow in advance”.
From reconstructed Vulgar Latin imprumutare, based on promutuari, “to borrow in advance”.
What does emprunter usually mean?
To borrow something for temporary use.
Can it refer to borrowing money?
Yes. Emprunter de l’argent means borrow money.
Can a language emprunter a word?
Yes. It can take a word from another language.
Can it mean take a road?
Yes. Emprunter une route means take or use it.
What is its past participle?
Emprunté.