l'

feminine

/ɛ̃.fly.ɑ̃s/

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Translation

influence

Word origin

From Medieval Latin influentia ('a flowing in'), from influere. Astrologers used it for the fluid the stars were thought to pour down on people.

Origin: Latin
Root: influentia
English cognates: influence, influenza

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluralinfluences

Examples

' .

His father has a lot of influence in town.

Bad influences are everywhere.

l' .

She is under the influence of her friends.

This book had a great influence on me.

L' .

The moon's pull on the sea is strong.

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This word is part of lesson 48.