laperte
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
choc .
The loss of his job was a shock for him.
C' .
It is a real waste of time arguing with her.
L' .
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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