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masculine

/ʒø/

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Translation

game, play

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 tous .

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.

au .

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

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This word is part of lesson 8.