la
feminine
/kle/
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Translation
key
Word origin
From Latin clavis ('key'). The same root gave English 'clavicle', 'clef' and 'conclave'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- clavis
- English cognates
- clavicle, clef, conclave
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralclés
Examples
J' metro.
I lost my keys on the underground.
l' .
The flat key is under the door.
, c' .
The key to success is hard work.
voisine.
I always leave a spare key with my neighbour.
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