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/pʁɔʃɛ̃/

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Translation

next, upcoming

Word origin

From Late Latin propeanus, from the Latin adverb prope ('near'). The sense moved from 'near' to 'next'.

Origin
Latin
Root
prope
English cognates
propinquity, approach

Grammar

Feminineprochaine
Masc pluralprochains
Fem pluralprochaines

Examples

.

The next train arrives at midday.

.

We will see each other next week.

?

What is the next stop?

Lyon .

The next train to Lyon leaves in ten minutes.

.

We'll meet next week for lunch.

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This word is part of lesson 8.