Kilo Lingo

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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.

'.

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.