Kilo Lingo

l'

feminine

/ɔpinjɔ̃/

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Translation

opinion, view

Word origin

From Latin opinio, opinionis ('belief, supposition'), from opinari ('to suppose, think'). The English 'opinion' and 'opine' share this root.

Origin
Latin
Root
opinio
English cognates
opinion, opine

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralopinions

Examples

Quelle ?

What is your opinion on this new government law?

respecte , '.

I respect your opinion, even if I do not agree.

L' .

Public opinion has changed a lot in recent years.

.

He has a very strong opinion on this difficult subject.

' .

Everyone has the right to have their own opinion.

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This word is part of lesson 33.