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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