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/pʁɔpʁ/

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Translation

clean; own

Word origin

From Latin proprius ('one's own, particular'). The clean sense developed in French from the idea of something kept in good, proper order.

Origin
Latin
Root
proprius
English cognates
proper, property, appropriate

Grammar

Examples

' .

The bathroom is not very clean.

.

He has his own car now.

, ' .

Keep your room clean, please.

-.

Put on a clean shirt before the appointment.

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Everyone has their own opinion on the matter.

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This word is part of lesson 8.