le
masculine
/paʁk/
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Translation
park
Word origin
From Late Latin parricus ('enclosure'), of disputed origin, possibly from a Germanic source. The English 'park' and 'paddock' come from the same word.
- Origin
- Late Latin
- Root
- parricus
- English cognates
- park, paddock
Other proposed origins
- Most often traced to Late Latin parricus ('enclosure'). (parricus)
- Some derive parricus itself from a Frankish or Germanic source meaning 'enclosure'. (Frankish *parruk)
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralparcs
Examples
tous .
The children play in the park every Saturday morning.
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This park is very large and very beautiful in autumn.
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We walked in the park for two hours.
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There is a new park near my home.
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The park closes at eight in the evening in winter.
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