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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' collegues.
I have lost contact with my former colleagues.
uniquement.
Contact is by telephone only.
l', tissu .
On first contact with water, the fabric changes colour.
- , ' .
Get in touch with the service, they will help you quickly.
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