Kilo Lingo

/dɛʁ.nje/

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Translation

last (masculine), latest

Word origin

From Old French derrenier, from derrain ('last'), from Vulgar Latin deretranus, from Latin de retro ('from behind').

Origin
Latin
Root
deretranus
English cognates
rear, retro

Examples

C' , ratez .

This is the last train of the night, do not miss it.

auteur .

He read the latest novel by this author in two days.

eteindre .

The last one to leave must turn off the lights.

chargée.

The last week of July will be very busy.

Aux , Marseille.

Last I heard, he is still living in Marseille.

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