l'ange

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

.

This child is sleeping like an angel.

' veille .

They say an angel watches over her.

' '.

You are an angel for coming to help me.

tableau aux .

The painting shows an angel with white wings.

sage absence.

Be as good as an angel while I am away.

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This word is part of lesson 31.