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l'

masculine

/ɑ̃.tʁɛn.mɑ̃/

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Translation

training, practice

Word origin

From the verb entraîner ('to drag along, to train'), formed from en- and traîner ('to drag'), which goes back through Vulgar Latin traginare to Latin trahere ('to pull'). English 'train' reached the same sporting sense by the same route.

Origin
Latin
Root
trahere
English cognates
train, tractor, trace

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralentraînements

Examples

L' .

Training starts at seven in the morning.

cette .

He has missed two training sessions this week.

', .

With a bit of practice, you will manage it.

' .

A lack of training shows straight away on the pitch.

intensif championnats.

She is following an intensive training programme before the championships.

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This word is part of lesson 39.