/pʁatik/
#1797 of 5,000 Core 5000
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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