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feminine

/œvʁ/

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Translation

work, artwork, creation

Word origin

From Latin opera ('work, effort'), the plural of opus ('work'), reinterpreted as a feminine singular. The English 'opera' and 'operate' share this root.

Origin
Latin
Root
opera
English cognates
opera, operate, opus

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralœuvres

Examples

Cette .

This work has been known around the world for a long time.

L' .

The artist took ten years to finish his work.

.

We must put this plan into action from tomorrow morning.

aux .

The museum shows a new work every month to its visitors.

C' , ' .

It is a fine work, full of love and courage.

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This word is part of lesson 38.