l'

masculine

/ɛ̃.te.ʁjœʁ/

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Translation

interior, inside

Word origin

From Latin interior ('inner, more within'), a comparative formed from inter ('between, among').

Origin: Latin
Root: interior
English cognates: interior, internal, inter

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Examples

L' .

The inside of the house is very bright and quiet.

, l'.

It is too hot, let's stay inside.

l' .

The Interior Minister spoke on television last night.

L' .

The inside of the car still smells brand new.

l' ' pleut cet -.

We'll eat inside if it rains this afternoon.

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This word is part of lesson 12.