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masculine

/pʁɔ.po/

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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

Gendermasculine

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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This word is part of lesson 8.