lemembre

masculine

/mɑ̃bʁ/

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Translation

member; limb

Word origin

From Latin membrum ('limb, part of the body'). The sense of a person belonging to a group developed by extension. The same root gives English 'member' and 'membrane'.

Origin
Latin
Root
membrum
English cognates
member, membrane

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralmembres

Examples

l' .

Each member of the team has a specific role.

.

She has been a member of the club for three years.

Tous réunis.

All the members of the family were gathered together.

l', .

After the accident, he could no longer feel his limbs.

.

The new council member spoke up.

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This word is part of lesson 32.