Translation
president
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Word origin
From Latin praesidens, praesidentis ('one who presides'), the present participle of praesidere ('to preside, to sit before'), from prae ('before') and sedere ('to sit').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- praesidens
- English cognates
- president, preside, sedentary
Grammar
Examples
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The president addressed the National Assembly.
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She was elected president of the association.
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The president's press conference begins at noon.
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The president spoke for a whole hour.
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Our new club president is very friendly.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 8: président, chemin, inviter and 7 more words.