la

feminine

/sɛ.zɔ̃/

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Translation

season

Word origin

From Latin sationem, the accusative of satio ('a sowing, planting'), from serere ('to sow'). The sense shifted from the sowing time to a season of the year.

Origin: Latin
Root: satio
English cognates: season, season

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluralsaisons

Examples

l'.

There are four seasons in the year.

Quelle ?

What is your favourite season?

Spring is a pleasant season.

Cette , .

This season, it was very hot.

Every season has its beauty.

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This word is part of lesson 27.