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/sɛk.tœʁ/

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Translation

sector, area, field

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Word origin

From Latin sector ('cutter'), from secare ('to cut'). A sector is literally a slice cut out of a whole.

Origin
Latin
Root
sector
English cognates
sector, section, dissect

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralsecteurs

Examples

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He has worked in the public sector for twenty years.

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The worst affected areas are in the north.

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This part of town is very quiet at night.

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Two areas are still without power.

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Our company is the biggest in the field.

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This word is taught in chapter 24, lesson 10: secteur, tension, ralentir and 7 more words.