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/plɛ.ziʁ/
Translation
pleasure
Word origin
From Latin placere ('to please'), used as a noun from the infinitive. The English 'pleasure' and 'please' share this root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- placere
- English cognates
- pleasure, please
Grammar
Examples
C' .
It is a pleasure to see you again after so long.
week-end.
He takes pleasure in cooking at the weekend.
, j' .
With great pleasure, I accept your invitation.
'.
It makes me happy to see you again after so many years.
, ' .
With pleasure, I can help you carry your suitcases.
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