Kilo Lingo

pyblik

Line drawing of public
Coloured illustration of public
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Translation

public; audience

Word origin

From Latin publicus ('of the people, public'), influenced by populus ('people'). English public and publish come from the same root.

Origin
Latin
Root
publicus
English cognates
public, publish

Grammar

Femininepublique
Masc pluralpublics
Fem pluralpubliques

Examples

L' gratuite France.

Public school is free in France.

.

The audience really enjoyed tonight's show.

C' .

That is public information.

tous habitants.

This public park is open to all residents.

transports gratuits .

Public transport is free on Sundays.

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