Translation
paw, leg of an animal (a person's leg is jambe)
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Word origin
Origin uncertain. Usually traced to an expressive Romance root patt-, suggesting the sound of a foot striking the ground, shared with Occitan pata and Italian dialect forms.
- Origin
- uncertain
- Root
- patt-
Grammar
Examples
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The dog hurt its front paw.
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The cat gives me its paw when it wants food.
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The bird was standing on one leg.
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This table has four sturdy legs.
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He is crawling on all fours under the table.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 22, lesson 3: patte, chouette, poule and 7 more words.