l'

masculine

/ɑ̃ʒ/

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Translation

angel

Word origin

From Latin angelus, borrowed from Greek angelos ('messenger'). The same root gives English 'angel'.

Origin: Greek
Root: angelos
English cognates: angel

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralanges

Examples

Cet .

This child is sleeping like an angel.

' .

They say an angel watches over her.

' '.

You are an angel for coming to help me.

aux .

The painting shows an angel with white wings.

Be as good as an angel while I am away.

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This word is part of lesson 22.