la

feminine

/de.kla.ʁa.sjɔ̃/

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Translation

declaration, statement

Word origin

From Latin declaratio, from declarare ('to make clear, to make known'), built on clarus ('clear, bright'). English 'declaration' comes from the same Latin verb.

Origin: Latin
Root: declaratio
English cognates: declaration, declare, clarify

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluraldéclarations

Examples

The president made a statement on television.

You have to fill in your tax return before May.

' l' .

His declaration of love took her completely by surprise.

The declaration of war was announced on the radio.

cette .

You must sign this statement in front of a witness.

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This word is part of lesson 35.