parmi
/paʁ.mi/
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Translation
among
Word origin
From Old French par mi ('through the middle of'), from Latin per ('through') plus medium ('the middle'). The sense narrowed to 'in the midst of, among'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- per medium
- English cognates
- medium
Examples
tous , - ?
Among all these books, which one do you prefer?
joueuses .
She ranks among the best players in the country.
traître .
There is a traitor among us.
invités, l'.
Among the guests, many came from abroad.
l'.
This film is among the biggest hits of the year.
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