Translation
language, tongue
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Word origin
From Latin lingua ('tongue, language'). The same root gave English language, lingual and linguistics.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- lingua
- English cognates
- language, lingual, linguistics, bilingual
Grammar
Examples
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French is a very beautiful language to learn.
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Which language do you speak with your family at home?
pendue, .
He has a sharp tongue, as they say.
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Learning a new language takes time and effort.
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My sister studies several languages at school this year.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 14, lesson 10: langue, différence, nerveux and 7 more words.