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/lœʁ/

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Translation

their (plural possessive)

Word origin

The plural form of leur, from Latin illorum ('of those, their'), the genitive plural of ille ('that'). It marks possession with a plural noun.

Origin
Latin
Root
illorum

Examples

.

The children tidied their things before leaving.

vendu .

They sold their houses and travelled for a year.

.

The players signed their contracts yesterday.

l'.

The children forgot their books at school.

tous .

My neighbours walk their dogs every evening.

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This word is part of lesson 7.