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l'

feminine

/ak.tʁis/

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Translation

actress

Word origin

From Latin actrix, the feminine of actor ('one who does'), from agere ('to do, to drive').

Origin
Latin
Root
actrix
English cognates
actress, actor, agent

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralactrices

Examples

Cette .

This actress has won three awards in two years.

.

The actresses were waiting in the corridor.

l'.

She has dreamt of becoming an actress since childhood.

L' .

The lead actress fell ill before the scene.

.

Two young actresses auditioned this morning.

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This word is part of lesson 49.