lepiège

masculine

/pjɛʒ/

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Translation

trap, snare; pitfall

Word origin

From Latin pedica ('a fetter, a snare for the feet'), from pes ('foot'). The same root gives English 'pedal' and 'pedestrian'.

Origin
Latin
Root
pedica
English cognates
pedal, pedestrian

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralpièges

Examples

chasseur .

The hunter set a trap in the forest.

, .

This question is a trap, be careful.

souris .

The mouse fell into the trap.

' .

He let himself be caught in the trap of his enemies.

L' .

The exam was full of pitfalls for the students.

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This word is part of lesson 32.