Translation
short
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Word origin
From Latin curtus ('shortened, cut off, mutilated'). The same root underlies English curt and, through related forms, curtail.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- curtus
- English cognates
- curt, curtail
Grammar
Examples
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She had her hair cut very short.
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We took a short break to have a coffee.
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The shortest way goes through the forest.
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This novel is too short to really get to know the characters.
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This path is shorter than the other road.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 11, lesson 11: court, pouvez-vous, souffrir and 6 more words.