Where does “esprit” come from?
Esprit comes from French esprit, derived from Latin spiritus meaning "breath" or "soul," which traces to Proto-Indo-European (s)peys- meaning "to breathe" or "to blow."
esprit (English): Spirit, enthusiasm; A wit; Liveliness, or active...
Definitions
- Spirit, enthusiasm; A wit; Liveliness, or active...
Ancestry of “esprit”, step by step