l'
masculine
/a.ni.mal/
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Translation
animal
Word origin
From Latin animal ('a living being'), from anima ('breath, soul, life'). The idea is of a creature that breathes.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- animal
- English cognates
- animal, animate
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralanimauxirregular
Examples
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My dog is a very gentle animal.
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The horse is a magnificent and strong animal.
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Every animal needs water and food.
zoo.
The children love seeing the animals at the zoo.
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This animal has lived in the forest for years.
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