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/lɛs mwa/

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Translation

let me, leave me

Word origin

A fixed phrase combining the imperative laisse ('let, leave', from Latin laxare, 'to loosen, release') and moi ('me', from Latin me). The literal sense is 'leave me' or 'let me'.

Origin
Latin
Root
laxare + me
English cognates
lax, release, relax

Examples

- ' ' .

Let me explain to you what happened.

- , j' .

Leave me alone, I need to think.

- , .

Let me do it, I know how it works.

- , j' .

Leave me alone, I need to think.

- ' .

Let me help you carry these heavy bags.

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This word is part of lesson 12.