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/le.ʒe/

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Translation

light

Word origin

From Vulgar Latin leviarius, a derivative of Latin levis ('light, not heavy'). The same root gave English levity, alleviate and elevate.

Origin
Vulgar Latin
Root
leviarius
English cognates
levity, alleviate, elevate, levy

Grammar

Femininelégère
Masc plurallégers
Fem plurallégères

Examples

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This bag is very light, you can carry it.

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She had a light meal for tonight.

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A light wind is blowing in the garden.

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He hears a light noise behind the door.

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The coffee was good but a bit weak.

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This word is part of lesson 35.