/nɔʁmal/

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Translation

normal

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Word origin

From Latin normalis ('made according to a carpenter's square, right-angled'), from norma ('carpenter's square, rule').

Origin
Latin
Root
normalis
English cognates
normal, norm, enormous

Grammar

Femininenormale
Masc pluralnormaux
Fem pluralnormales

Examples

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It's normal to be scared in this situation.

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Everything is back to normal.

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It's not normal for him to be late.

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It's normal to feel tired after such a long day.

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The engine isn't running at a normal speed today.

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This word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 11: normal, abandonner, général and 6 more words.