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masculine

/a.ma.tœʁ/

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Translation

amateur; enthusiast, lover of

Word origin

From Latin amator ('one who loves'), from amare ('to love'). An amateur takes something up for love rather than for money.

Origin: Latin
Root: amator
English cognates: amateur, amorous

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralamateurs

Examples

He plays like an amateur.

C' .

He is a great wine lover.

tous .

The football fans are all coming tonight.

She does amateur theatre.

aux .

This competition is for amateurs only.

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This word is part of lesson 52.