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masculine

/pa.pje/

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Translation

paper

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

Gendermasculine
Pluralpapiers

Examples

- .

Give me a piece of paper to write his number.

.

The paper is white and clean.

J' tiroir.

I found an old paper in the drawer.

, .

Put the paper on the desk, I will read it.

.

This paper needs to be signed before tonight.

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This word is part of lesson 15.