/ɑ̃/

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Translation

in, to (preposition); of it, some (pronoun)

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Word origin

The preposition is from Latin in ('in, into'). The pronoun en is from Latin inde ('from there, thence').

Origin
Latin
Root
in
English cognates
in

Examples

Espagne .

We are going to Spain this summer.

? , .

Apples? Yes, I have three.

.

He speaks French in class and English at home.

? , .

Apples? Yes, I bought some at the market.

.

She often speaks in English with her colleagues.

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This word is taught in chapter 1, lesson 4: More people, more words.