Translation
paper; papers, identity documents (des papiers)
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Word origin
From Latin papyrus, from Greek papyros ('papyrus plant'), the writing material of antiquity. The English 'paper' derives from the same source.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- papyros
- English cognates
- paper, papyrus
Grammar
Examples
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Give me a piece of paper to write his number.
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The paper is white and clean.
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I found an old paper in the drawer.
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Put the paper on the desk, I will read it.
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This paper needs to be signed before tonight.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 5: papier, autour, fond and 7 more words.