Kilo Lingo

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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