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masculine

kɔ̃takt

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Translation

contact

Word origin

From Latin contactus, the past participle of contingere ('to touch, reach'), from com- and tangere ('to touch'). The same tangere gives English contact, contagion and tangent.

Origin
Latin
Root
contactus
English cognates
contact, contagion, tangent

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralcontacts

Examples

, - .

Keep in touch, write to me from time to time.

J' .

I have lost contact with my former colleagues.

.

Contact is by telephone only.

Au l', .

On first contact with water, the fabric changes colour.

- , ' .

Get in touch with the service, they will help you quickly.

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This word is part of lesson 17.