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le

masculine

/ljø/

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Translation

place, location

Word origin

From Latin locus ('place, spot'). The same root gave English local, locate and locus.

Origin
Latin
Root
locus
English cognates
local, locate, locus, lieutenant

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Plurallieux

Examples

.

The meeting will take place in the main room.

C' Victor Hugo.

This is the birthplace of Victor Hugo.

Au , .

Instead of complaining, do something.

.

The wedding will take place in an old country church.

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This word is part of lesson 9.