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masculine

/pʁe.zi.dɑ̃/

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Translation

president

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

Gendermasculine

Pluralpresidents

Examples

l'Assemblee .

The president addressed the National Assembly.

elue presidente l'.

She was elected president of the association.

The president's press conference begins at noon.

The president spoke for a whole hour.

sympathique.

Our new club president is very friendly.

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This word is part of lesson 11.