Kilo Lingo

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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This word is part of lesson 12.