/mwa mɛm/
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Translation
myself
Word origin
Compound of moi ('me') and meme ('self'). Moi is from Latin me; meme is from Vulgar Latin metipsimus, built on the intensive -met and ipse ('self').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- me + metipsimus
- English cognates
- me
Examples
l' -, .
I did it myself, without any help.
- .
I need to talk to myself sometimes.
reconnais -.
I don't even recognise myself anymore.
J' - professionnelle.
I repaired the window myself without professional help.
cuisiner - emporter.
I prefer to cook myself rather than order takeaway.
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