This is the 3257th most frequent French word.
sortes
"Sortes" means "kinds" or "types" in English.
Here, 'sortes' refers to the various kinds or types of fruits, indicating a classification.
Il existe différentes sortes de fruits dans le marché.
There are different kinds of fruits in the market.
In this sentence, 'sortes' is used in an idiomatic expression 'toutes sortes de,' which means 'all sorts of,' emphasizing variety.
Nous avons vu toutes sortes de choses intéressantes en voyageant.
We saw all kinds of interesting things while traveling.
Here, 'sortes' asks about the specific kinds or categories of books, focusing on preferences or classification.