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/dɛ.ʁjɛʁ/

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Translation

behind, at the back

Word origin

From Latin de retro ('from behind'), from de ('from') and retro ('backwards, behind').

Origin
Latin
Root
retro
English cognates
retro, rear

Examples

- , sors .

Wait for me behind the building, I will be out in five minutes.

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There is a big garden behind the house.

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She is sitting just behind me during the lesson.

l'.

We parked the car behind the church.

, .

Behind every great project, there is a serious team.

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This word is part of lesson 9.