/i.nɔ.sɑ̃/

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Translation

innocent

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Word origin

From Latin innocens ('harmless, blameless'), from in- ('not') and nocere ('to harm').

Origin
Latin
Root
innocens
English cognates
innocent

Grammar

Feminineinnocente
Masc pluralinnocents
Fem pluralinnocentes

Examples

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The judge declared the accused innocent.

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She has an innocent look that fools everyone.

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It was only an innocent joke.

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Many innocent people suffered during the war.

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He swears that he is innocent of this crime.

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This word is taught in chapter 13, lesson 1: innocent, félicitations, morceau and 7 more words.