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feminine

bɑ̃d

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Translation

band; gang; strip

Word origin

In the sense of a group or troop, from a Germanic root meaning 'sign' or 'banner' (Gothic bandwo), which gathered the idea of people grouped under one standard. English band and banner come from the same Germanic source.

Origin
Gothic
Root
bandwo
English cognates
band, banner

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralbandes

Examples

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A group of young people is hanging around in front of the shop.

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He has a white bandage around his arm.

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The film's soundtrack is excellent.

' au- .

A flock of birds is flying over the harbour this morning.

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He reads a Japanese comic every evening.

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This word is part of lesson 19.