Translation
tear
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Word origin
From Latin lacrima ('tear'), an older form of which was dacrima. That older d links it to Greek dakru and, through Germanic, to English 'tear' itself. The Latin form survives in English 'lachrymose'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- lacrima
- English cognates
- lachrymose, lacrimal
Grammar
Examples
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A tear ran down her cheek.
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She read the letter with tears in her eyes.
fondu .
He burst into tears in front of everyone.
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That film always makes me shed a few tears.
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Just add a drop of milk to my tea.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 21, lesson 4: larme, cependant, comportement and 7 more words.