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masculine

/sɛ̃ʒ/

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Translation

monkey, ape

Word origin

From Latin simius, a masculine form beside simia ('ape'). English 'simian' comes from the same Latin word.

Origin
Latin
Root
simius
English cognates
simian

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralsinges

Examples

.

The children spent an hour in front of the monkeys.

' touriste.

A monkey stole a tourist's sandwich.

.

The monkey leapt from branch to branch without ever falling.

, .

Stop clowning about, people are watching you.

' au ' grimace.

You cannot teach an old dog new tricks.

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This word is part of lesson 32.