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' .

I lost my keys on the underground.

l' .

The flat key is under the door.

, c' .

The key to success is hard work.

I always leave a spare key with my neighbour.

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This word is part of lesson 12.