le

masculine

/kɥiʁ/

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Translation

leather

Word origin

From Latin corium ('hide, skin'). The same root is behind English 'cuirass', a breastplate first made of leather.

Origin: Latin
Root: corium
English cognates: cuirass

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralcuirs

Examples

He is wearing a black leather jacket.

This leather bag costs a great deal.

confortables.

The leather armchairs are comfortable.

She bought some leather shoes.

L' .

The smell of leather is very strong in the shop.

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This word is part of lesson 57.