This is the 60th most frequent French word.
vers
The French word "vers" can mean "towards," "around" (time), "verses," or "worms," depending on context.
In this sentence, 'vers' is used to indicate direction or movement towards a specific point, 'la maison' (the house).
Je marche vers la maison.
I am walking towards the house.
Here, 'vers' conveys inclination or orientation towards a concept or topic, 'la philosophie moderne' (modern philosophy).
Le livre tourne vers la philosophie moderne.
The book leans towards modern philosophy.
In this example, 'vers' is utilized to approximate a time, 'minuit' (midnight), by indicating an approach or closeness to it.