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le

masculine

/e.ta/

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Translation

state, condition

Word origin

From Latin status ('condition, position, standing'), from stare ('to stand').

Origin
Latin
Root
status
English cognates
state, status, stable

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluraletats

Examples

l' ?

What condition is the car in after the accident?

L' .

The state must protect its citizens.

.

She has been in a state of shock since the news.

.

The car is in good condition despite its age.

L' paie .

The State pays for most public schools.

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This word is part of lesson 10.