lors
/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.
, silencieuse.
During his speech, the room stayed silent.
élection.
Everything changed at the time of the last election.
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