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l'

feminine

/ɛz/

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Translation

ease

Word origin

From Old French aise ('comfort, convenience'), of debated origin but most often traced to Latin adiacens ('lying nearby'). The same root gives English 'ease'.

Origin
Latin
Root
adiacens
English cognates
ease

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralaises

Examples

- , .

Make yourself at ease, dinner will be ready soon.

l' .

He feels ill at ease in front of strangers.

.

She speaks English with ease.

, .

Make yourself comfortable, stay as long as you like.

l' .

I am more at ease when I work alone.

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This word is part of lesson 28.