la
feminine
/pla.nɛt/
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Translation
planet
Word origin
From Latin planeta, from Greek planetes ('wanderer'), because planets appear to wander against the fixed stars. The same root gives English planet and planetary.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- planetes
- English cognates
- planet, planetary
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralplanètes
Examples
.
Earth is the third planet from the Sun.
générations futures.
We must protect our planet for future generations.
scientifiques .
Scientists have discovered a new planet.
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Our planet needs us to change our habits now.
intéresse .
Mars is the planet we are most interested in at the moment.
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