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/sə.mɛn/

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Translation

week

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Word origin

From Late Latin septimana ('a period of seven days'), from Latin septem ('seven').

Origin
Latin
Root
septimana
English cognates
September, septet

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Examples

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The meeting takes place twice a week.

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She took a week off to rest.

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Next week we are going on a trip.

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This week has been particularly busy at the office.

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I'm going on holiday next week with my friends.

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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 7: semaine, payer, combien and 7 more words.