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masculine

/plɛ.ziʁ/

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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

Gendermasculine
Pluralplaisirs

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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This word is part of lesson 10.