Translation
kind, nice
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Word origin
From Latin gentilis ('of the same clan, of good family'), from gens ('clan'). The sense moved from 'wellborn' to 'kind'. English 'gentle' and 'genteel' descend from this root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- gentilis
- English cognates
- gentle, genteel, gentile
Grammar
Examples
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It is very kind of you to have helped me.
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He is always kind to everyone.
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He is so kind, you cannot help but like him.
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The waiter was very kind to my parents.
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Be nice to your little sister tonight.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 3: gentil, vue, vas-y and 7 more words.