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/ɡamɛ̃/
Translation
kid, child (informal)
Word origin
A 19th-century word of uncertain origin, perhaps from a dialectal form related to the Germanic root for 'companion' or 'playmate'. It first denoted a street urchin in Paris.
- Origin
- uncertain
- Root
- gamin
Grammar
Examples
.
This kid has been very difficult since this morning.
j' , au tous .
When I was a kid, I played football every day.
courent .
The kids are running in the garden.
.
This kid asks questions all day long.
au l'.
The kids are playing football in the school yard.
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