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masculine

/kaʁ/

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Translation

quarter, fourth

Word origin

From Latin quartus ('fourth'), from quattuor ('four'). English 'quarter' and 'quart' come from the same root.

Origin
Latin
Root
quartus
English cognates
quarter, quart

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralquarts

Examples

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There is a quarter of the cake left on the table.

J' ' .

I have been waiting outside the door for a quarter of an hour.

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Three quarters of the village have gone away on holiday.

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Cut the bread into quarters before serving it.

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A quarter of the seats are still free.

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This word is part of lesson 55.