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masculine

/pʁɛ̃.sip/

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Translation

principle; rule

Word origin

From Latin principium ('a beginning, a foundation'), from princeps ('first, chief'). English 'principle' and 'prince' come from the same word.

Origin
Latin
Root
principium
English cognates
principle, prince

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralprincipes

Examples

C' .

It is a matter of principle.

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The rules of this game are very simple.

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He refuses on principle to speak to the press.

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She stands by her principles even when it costs her.

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In theory, the shop opens at nine o'clock.

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This word is part of lesson 41.