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masculine

/u(t)/

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Translation

August

Word origin

From Latin augustus (mensis) ('the month of Augustus'), named after the emperor Augustus. His title augustus meant 'venerable, consecrated'.

Origin: Latin
Root: augustus
English cognates: August, august

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralaoûts

Examples

, partent .

In August, many French people go on holiday.

au '.

It is very hot in the month of August.

Italie .

We are going to Italy in August.

férié.

The fifteenth of August is a public holiday.

Many shops close in August.

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This word is part of lesson 65.