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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 nationale.
The president addressed the National Assembly.
elue presidente l'association.
She was elected president of the association.
conférence midi.
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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