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Etymology of the French word union

the Old French word union
derived from the Late Latin word unio (large single pearl)
derived from the Latin word unus (one; alone, a single, sole)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *oi-no-

Derivations in French

unionisme, unioniste, trait, trade-union

Derivations in other languages

English union

Cognates

Dutch unie, English union, German Union, Italian unione, Norwegian union, Spanish union, Swedish union

Usage

Word found in Old French



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