Where does “à propos” come from?
à propos (English) comes from English apropos, from French à propos — opportunely, at the right time, just in time; by...
à propos (English): Alternative form of apropos
Definitions
- Alternative form of apropos
Ancestry of “à propos”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | apropos | Of an appropriate or pertinent nature; by the... |
| 2 | French | à propos | opportunely, at the right time, just in time; by... |