Literally “in some sort”: sorte marks a manner or kind.
Literally “in some sort”: sorte marks a manner or kind.
What does the phrase mean?
In a way or so to speak.
Why use it?
To signal that a description is approximate.
Can it precede a noun phrase?
Yes: elle est en quelque sorte notre guide.
Is it a strong assertion?
No, it softens the comparison.
Is sorte singular?
Yes, in this fixed expression.