/ɑ̃.vɛʁ/
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Translation
towards, against
Word origin
From en- plus vers ('towards'), the latter from Latin versus ('turned, in the direction of'), the past participle of vertere ('to turn'). The same vertere root gives English version, invert and reverse.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- vertere
- English cognates
- version, invert, reverse
Examples
gentille .
She is very kind towards her pupils.
.
He was very good towards the poorest.
l'.
You put your shirt on inside out.
collègues.
He has always been kind towards his colleagues.
reconnaissance immense.
My gratitude towards my parents is immense.
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