Translation
low, down
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Word origin
From Late Latin bassus ('low, short, thick'). The same root gave English 'base' and 'bass'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- bassus
- English cognates
- base, bass
Grammar
Examples
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Speak more quietly, the children are sleeping.
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The sun is very low in the sky this evening.
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Prices are very low at the moment.
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Put your shoes at the bottom of the stairs.
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She is wearing black stockings with her dress.
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Stories
(12)Très lumineux
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Chez le médecin
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La fête surprise
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Le train manqué
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Un après-midi de pluie
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Ce qu'il a dit
5 min read · Core 5000
Dubois fait tout refaire
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Elle commence à comprendre
5 min read · Core 5000
Il y avait beaucoup à lire
5 min read · Core 5000
Pas encore
5 min read · Core 5000
Elle sera remplacée
5 min read · Core 5000
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 9: bas, peine, prison and 6 more words.