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feminine

/ak.ti.vi.te/

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Translation

activity

Word origin

From Late Latin activitas, built on activus ('active'), from agere ('to do, to drive'). The same Latin verb gives English agent and agenda.

Origin
Latin
Root
activitas
English cognates
activity, active, agent

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralactivités

Examples

Quelle week-end ?

What is your favourite activity at the weekend?

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The centre offers activities for children.

L' volcan repris cette .

The volcano became active again this week.

réduit .

He cut back his working life after his illness.

régulière au .

Regular physical activity is good for the heart.

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This word is part of lesson 33.