Kilo Lingo

/pʁatik/

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Translation

practical, handy; practice

Word origin

From Latin practica, from Greek praktike ('practical science'), the feminine of praktikos ('fit for action'), from prassein ('to do, to act').

Origin
Greek
Root
praktikos
English cognates
practice, practical, pragmatic

Grammar

Femininepratique
Masc pluralpratiques
Fem pluralpratiques

Examples

.

This new phone is very practical for work.

' .

This car is not practical in the city.

C' tous.

It is a practical and cheap solution for everyone.

.

The bag is small but very practical for travelling.

' métro.

This flat is handy because it is close to the metro.

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