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l'

masculine

/ak.tœʁ/

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Translation

actor, player (in an event)

Word origin

From Latin actor ('one who does, a performer'), from agere ('to do, to drive, to act'). English 'actor', 'act' and 'agent' come from the same verb.

Origin
Latin
Root
actor
English cognates
actor, act, agent

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralacteurs

Examples

Cet quarante .

This actor has appeared in more than forty films.

l'.

He has dreamed of becoming an actor since childhood.

.

The actors are rehearsing the final scene.

négociations.

France is a major player in the negotiations.

L' .

The lead actor fell ill the day before.

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This word is part of lesson 29.