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feminine

/pɛʁ/

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Translation

pair

Word origin

From Latin paria, the plural of par ('equal, matching'), reinterpreted in Old French as a feminine singular. English 'pair', 'par' and 'parity' come from the same adjective.

Origin: Latin
Root: paria
English cognates: pair, par, parity, peer

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluralpaires

Examples

J' .

I bought a pair of black shoes.

He needs a new pair of glasses.

, c' .

Fixing the engine is another matter entirely.

Socks are sold in pairs.

' '.

Two pairs of eyes are better than one.

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This word is part of lesson 40.