/lɛs mwa/
#558 of 5,000 Core 1000
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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