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masculine

/ʃi.ʁyʁ.ʒjɛ̃/

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Translation

surgeon

Word origin

Formed on chirurgie, from Greek kheirourgos ('one who works with the hands'), from kheir ('hand') and ergon ('work'). English 'surgeon' is the same word worn down.

Origin
Greek
Root
kheirourgos
English cognates
surgeon

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralchirurgiens

Examples

au .

The surgeon reached the theatre at six o'clock.

.

She wants to become a surgeon.

l' .

The surgeons at this hospital are very good.

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A surgeon saved his life last night.

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Two surgeons worked together on this case.

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This word is part of lesson 46.