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/nwaʁ/

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Translation

black

Word origin

From Latin nigrum, accusative of niger ('black, dark').

Origin
Latin
Root
niger
English cognates
negro, denigrate, Nigeria

Grammar

Femininenoire
Masc pluralnoirs
Fem pluralnoires

Examples

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He's wearing a black suit for the ceremony.

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The night is very dark tonight.

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She prefers black coffee without sugar.

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She was wearing a black coat and leather boots.

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The sky turned completely black before the evening rain.

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This word is part of lesson 9.