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/a.til/

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Translation

does he have / has he (formal inversion)

Word origin

A phrase combining the verb form a (from Latin habere, 'to have') with the inverted pronoun il (from Latin ille, 'that one'). The euphonic -t- is inserted to ease pronunciation in inversion.

Origin
Latin
Root
habere + ille

Examples

-- .

Has he signed the contract before the deadline.

-- .

Has he contacted customer service about this.

-- ' .

Does he have enough experience for this position.

-- ?

Did he take his medicine before leaving this morning?

-- Louvre ?

Has he ever visited the Louvre museum before?

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This word is part of lesson 8.