l'

feminine

/ɔpsjɔ̃/

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Translation

option, choice

Word origin

From Latin optio, optionis ('choice'), from optare ('to choose, wish'). The English 'option' and 'opt' come from the same source.

Origin: Latin
Root: optio
English cognates: option, opt, adopt

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluraloptions

Examples

We have three options for this family trip.

Cette ' cette .

This option is no longer possible after this hour.

l' .

Choose the option that you like best.

We need to compare all the options before deciding.

L' .

The option of paying in instalments is very useful.

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This word is part of lesson 35.