Translation
bed
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Word origin
From Latin lectus ('bed, couch'). The same Indo-European root meaning 'to lie down' lies behind English lie and litter (in the sense of a portable couch).
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- lectus
- English cognates
- litter, lie
Grammar
Examples
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I am too tired, I am going to bed.
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The bed is not made in your room.
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She reads in bed before falling asleep.
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The children must go to bed before nine o'clock.
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The cat often sleeps on my bed in the afternoon.
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Stories
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Grammar articles
(7)French Concession Clauses: quoi que, où que, quel que soit
French -re Verbs: Present Tense Conjugation Chart
French Gérondif and Present Participle: en + -ant Rules
French Prepositions: à, de, en, dans, chez List and Rules
French Relative Pronouns: qui, que, dont, où with Examples
French Stressed Pronouns: moi, toi, lui, eux, with Examples
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 13: lit, ramener, parfois and 3 more words.