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/sa.vɔ̃/

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Translation

soap

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Word origin

From Latin sapo ('soap'), itself borrowed from a Germanic word. English 'soap' shares the same Germanic origin.

Origin
Latin
Root
sapo
English cognates
soap

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralsavons

Examples

- .

Wash your hands with soap.

Marseille .

Marseille soap is famous all over the world.

.

There is no more soap in the bathroom.

lavande.

She makes her own lavender soap.

.

The soap bubbles rose towards the ceiling.

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