ymɛ̃
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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
complexe.
The human body is a complex machine.
C' .
It is very human to make mistakes.
.
We must keep a human approach at work.
passionnant .
The human body remains a fascinating subject for doctors.
geste .
Her humane gesture touched the whole neighbourhood.
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