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/sɑ̃tʁ/
Translation
centre, middle
Word origin
From Latin centrum ('centre, midpoint of a circle'), from Greek kentron ('sharp point, stationary point of a compass'). The same root gave English 'centre'.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- kentron
- English cognates
- centre, concentric
Grammar
Examples
au .
We live in the city centre.
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The shopping centre closes at nine.
au .
Place the lamp in the centre of the table.
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She takes her courses at a training centre.
Au , .
In the centre of the painting, you can see an old man.
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