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feminine

/ɛ̃s.tʁyk.sjɔ̃/

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Translation

instruction, direction; judicial investigation

Word origin

From Latin instructio, from instruere ('to build up, to equip, to teach'), itself from struere ('to pile up'). English 'instruction' and 'structure' come from that verb.

Origin
Latin
Root
instruere
English cognates
instruction, structure

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralinstructions

Examples

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Follow the doctor's instructions carefully.

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The judge opened an investigation against him.

au .

The instructions are written on the back of the box.

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He is waiting for a clear instruction from his boss.

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Without instructions, you cannot get the machine going.

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This word is part of lesson 45.