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/ɛk.se.lɑ̃/

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Translation

excellent

Word origin

From Latin excellens, the present participle of excellere ('to surpass, to rise above'), from ex ('out') plus a root meaning 'to be high'. English 'excellent' and 'excel' share this root.

Origin
Latin
Root
excellere
English cognates
excellent, excel

Grammar

Feminineexcellente
Masc pluralexcellents
Fem pluralexcellentes

Examples

.

This restaurant serves excellent Italian food.

.

You did an excellent job on this project.

cette .

She is in excellent shape this season.

C' , - .

That is an excellent idea, let us go right away.

' l'.

The pupils achieved excellent results in the exam.

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This word is part of lesson 17.