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la

feminine

/li.be.ʁa.sjɔ̃/

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Translation

liberation, release

Word origin

From Latin liberatio, from liberare ('to set free'), from liber ('free').

Origin
Latin
Root
liberare
English cognates
liberation, liberty, liberal

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Plurallibérations

Examples

.

The release of the prisoners took place this morning.

.

They celebrate the liberation of the town every year.

surpris .

His release took everybody by surprise.

immédiate.

The judge ordered his immediate release.

.

She has been waiting for her brother's release for a year.

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This word is part of lesson 60.