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feminine

/pɛʁt/

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Translation

loss; waste

Word origin

From Latin perdita, the feminine past participle of perdere ('to lose, to destroy'), from per ('through') plus dare ('to give'). The same root gives English 'perdition'.

Origin: Latin
Root: perdita
English cognates: perdition

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluralpertes

Examples

The loss of his job was a shock for him.

C' .

It is a real waste of time arguing with her.

L' cette .

The company suffered heavy losses this year.

fréquente âgées.

Memory loss is common among elderly people.

' .

We must reduce energy losses in the house.

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This word is part of lesson 25.