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feminine

pʁiz

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Translation

grip; socket; capture

Word origin

From Old French prise ('a taking, grip'), the feminine past participle of prendre ('to take'), from Latin prehendere ('to seize'). English prize, prey and the borrowing prise share this root.

Origin
Latin
Root
prehendere
English cognates
prize, prey

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralprises

Examples

.

Plug the lamp into the socket near the bed.

.

He has a good grip on the rope.

C' .

It is a difficult decision to make.

Cette .

This photo is a beautiful shot of the sunset.

.

Plug the phone into the socket near the bed.

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This word is part of lesson 17.