le

masculine

/mɔ.dɛl/

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Translation

model, pattern, example

Word origin

Borrowed from Italian modello, from Vulgar Latin modellus, a diminutive of Latin modulus ('small measure'), itself from modus ('measure, manner'). English 'model', 'module' and 'mode' all trace back to modus.

Origin: Italian
Root: modello
English cognates: model, module, mode

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralmodèles

Examples

This model of car is no longer made.

His big brother has always been his role model.

peintre .

The painter is looking for a model for his next painting.

Follow the template given at the top of the page.

C' cette .

It is the latest model released this year.

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This word is part of lesson 30.