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/ɛs.pʁi/

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Translation

mind, spirit

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Word origin

From Latin spiritus ('breath, spirit'), from spirare ('to breathe').

Origin
Latin
Root
spiritus
English cognates
spirit, spiritual, respire

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralesprits

Examples

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He has an open mind and finds solutions quickly.

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She keeps an open mind when faced with new ideas.

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It has gone out of my mind, I no longer know why.

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This idea never came to my mind.

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She has an open mind, curious about everything.

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This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 13: esprit, lit, ramener and 3 more words.