Translation
clean; own
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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
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The bathroom is not very clean.
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He has his own car now.
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Keep your room clean, please.
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Put on a clean shirt before the appointment.
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Everyone has their own opinion on the matter.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 1: propre, génial, joli and 7 more words.