Kilo Lingo

/lɔ.kal/

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Translation

local

Word origin

From Late Latin localis ('of a place'), from Latin locus ('place'). English 'local', 'locale' and 'location' come from the same root, and the irregular plural locaux keeps the old -al to -aux pattern.

Origin
Latin
Root
locus
English cognates
local, locale, location

Grammar

Femininelocale
Masc plurallocaux
Fem plurallocales

Examples

.

The local paper published a photo of the market.

.

We mainly buy local produce.

fermeture .

The local radio is announcing the closure of the bridge.

coutumes .

You should respect local customs when you travel.

L' .

Local time is two hours ahead of Paris.

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This word is part of lesson 30.