l'
feminine
/ɔ.ʁɛj/
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Translation
ear
Word origin
From Latin auricula ('little ear'), a diminutive of auris ('ear'). The English 'auricular' and 'aural' share this root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- auricula
- English cognates
- auricular, aural
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluraloreilles
Examples
l' .
He has had an earache since last night.
' l' .
She spoke into my ear so as not to wake the baby.
dresse .
My dog perks up his ears when he hears a noise.
boucle ' aujourd'hui.
You have a pretty earring today.
casse .
This music is hurting my ears.
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