l'
masculine
ɛɡzɑ̃pl
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Translation
example
Word origin
From Latin exemplum ('sample, model, instance'), from eximere ('to take out'). The same root gives English example, sample and exemplary.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- exemplum
- English cognates
- example, sample, exemplary
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralexemples
Examples
- .
Give me a simple example.
, .
For example, we could go to the cinema.
.
His career is an example to follow.
- .
Give me a clear example to understand better.
, .
For example, we can take the eight o'clock train.
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