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/sɛ̃ʒ/
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
Examples
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The children spent an hour in front of the monkeys.
' touriste.
A monkey stole a tourist's sandwich.
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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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