/dɔk.tœʁ/
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Translation
Dr. (abbreviation for docteur)
Word origin
An abbreviation of docteur, from Latin doctor ('teacher'), the agent noun of docere ('to teach').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- doctor
- English cognates
- doctor, doctrine
Examples
Dupont .
Dr Dupont will see you in a few minutes.
Martin .
We need to call Dr Martin as soon as possible.
secretaire Lefebvre confirme -.
Dr Lefebvre's secretary confirmed the appointment.
Martin .
Dr Martin will see you in ten minutes.
J' - Leroy .
I have an appointment with Dr Leroy next Thursday.
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