/dəbu/
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Translation
standing, upright
Word origin
From the phrase de bout ('on end, by the end'), from de ('from, by') and bout ('end, tip'), the latter from the verb bouter ('to push, thrust'), of Frankish origin.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- bout
Examples
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He remains standing throughout the meeting.
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Get up, it's almost seven o'clock!
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After the strong wind, no trees were left standing.
siècles.
The old bridge is still standing after three centuries.
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Please remain standing until the end of the song.
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