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/ʒø/

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Translation

game, play

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Word origin

From Latin iocus ('a joke, jest, game'). The same root gave English joke and jocular.

Origin
Latin
Root
iocus
English cognates
joke, jocular, juggle

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluraljeux

Examples

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This board game is ideal for the whole family.

Olympiques .

The Olympic Games take place every four years.

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The children invented a new game in the garden.

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My son received a new game for his birthday.

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The rules of the game are explained on the back of the box.

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This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 9: jeu, chef, hier and 7 more words.