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/lɔʁ/

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Translation

at the time of, during

Word origin

From Old French lors, a contraction of l'ors, from Latin illa hora ('at that hour'). The same Latin hora gives French heure and English 'hour'.

Origin
Latin
Root
illa hora
English cognates
hour

Examples

' Italie.

We met during a trip to Italy.

, .

At the meeting, he asked several questions.

l'.

She was injured during the accident.

, .

During his speech, the room stayed silent.

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Everything changed at the time of the last election.

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This word is part of lesson 25.