Kilo Lingo

l'

feminine

/ɔfʁ/

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Translation

offer

Word origin

Deverbal of offrir ('to offer'), from Latin offerre ('to present, bring before'), from ob- ('towards') and ferre ('to carry'). The English 'offer' and 'oblation' share this source.

Origin
Latin
Root
offerre
English cognates
offer, oblation

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluraloffres

Examples

J' .

I received an interesting offer for a new job.

' .

This offer only lasts until Friday.

L' .

Supply and demand set market prices.

minuit.

This special offer ends tomorrow at midnight.

J' l' ' .

I accepted the job offer straight away.

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This word is part of lesson 16.