Translation
accent
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Word origin
From Latin accentus ('intonation, stress'), a compound of ad ('to') and cantus ('song, singing'). It is a calque of the Greek prosoidia. English 'accent' shares the same root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- accentus
- English cognates
- accent, chant
Grammar
Examples
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She has a very lovely French accent.
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His accent changes depending on the region where he lives.
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You need to put an accent on this letter.
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I cannot understand his accent.
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My English teacher has an American accent.
Where this fits
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 29, lesson 6: accent, quatrième, inscrire and 7 more words.