l'
/o/
Translation
water
Word origin
From Latin aqua ('water'), via Old French eaue and ewe.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- aqua
- English cognates
- aquatic, aquarium, aqueduct
Grammar
Examples
l' , cette .
Drink water often, especially in this heat.
L' cette .
The water in this river is very clear.
' .
She always puts a glass of water on her bedside table.
' cette .
Drink plenty of water during this heatwave.
l' .
You can drink the water without any problem here.
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