laîle
feminine
/il/
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Translation
island
Word origin
From Old French isle, from Latin insula ('an island'). The circumflex on île marks the lost 's'. The same root gives English 'insular', 'isle' and 'peninsula'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- insula
- English cognates
- isle, insular
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralîles
Examples
.
We spent our holidays on a small island.
' accessible ' .
This island can only be reached by boat.
L' entourée ' .
The island is surrounded by blue, clear waters.
rêvent déserte.
They dream of living alone on a desert island.
attirent touristes.
The southern islands attract many tourists.
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