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l'

feminine

/a.mi.tje/

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Translation

friendship

Word origin

From Old French amistié, from a Vulgar Latin amicitas replacing Latin amicitia ('friendship'), from amicus ('friend'). English 'amity' comes from the same Old French word.

Origin
Latin
Root
amicitia
English cognates
amity, amicable

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralamitiés

Examples

l' primaire.

Their friendship has lasted since primary school.

' '.

He gave me this book as a token of friendship.

' l', c' l'.

It is not love, it is friendship.

L' ' renforcée.

The friendship between the two countries has grown stronger.

Lyon.

She has kept some firm friendships in Lyon.

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This word is part of lesson 32.