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feminine

/kɔʁd/

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Translation

rope, cord, string

Word origin

From Latin chorda ('gut string, cord'), itself borrowed from Greek khorde ('gut, string of an instrument'). English 'cord' and 'chord' come from the same word.

Origin: Latin
Root: chorda
English cognates: cord, chord, cordon

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluralcordes

Examples

Tie the bag up with a strong rope.

cédé .

The rope gave way under the weight of the crate.

' .

He plays a four-string instrument.

grimpeurs .

The climbers check the rope before every ascent.

tendu linge.

We strung a rope between the two trees for the washing.

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This word is part of lesson 30.