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/pʁɔ.po/
Translation
purpose, words, about
Word origin
From Latin propositum ('a thing set forth, a plan'), the past participle of proponere ('to set forth'), from pro ('forward') and ponere ('to place').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- propositum
- English cognates
- propose, purpose, proposition
Grammar
Examples
, j' '.
About your request, I need more information.
surpris .
His words surprised the whole class.
au .
He came at just the right time.
, - ?
By the way, did you get my letter last week?
surpris tous .
His remarks surprised all the dinner guests.
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