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Translation

human

Word origin

From Latin humanus ('human, belonging to mankind'), itself from homo ('man'). The same root gives English human and humane.

Origin
Latin
Root
humanus
English cognates
human, humane

Grammar

Femininehumaine
Masc pluralhumains
Fem pluralhumaines

Examples

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The human body is a complex machine.

C' .

It is very human to make mistakes.

au .

We must keep a human approach at work.

passionnant .

The human body remains a fascinating subject for doctors.

.

Her humane gesture touched the whole neighbourhood.

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This word is part of lesson 10.