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/swa.ʁe/

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Translation

evening; party

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Word origin

From soir ('evening'), from Latin sero ('late'), plus the suffix -ee marking duration; literally 'the span of an evening'.

Origin
Latin
Root
sero (serus)

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralsoirées

Examples

.

We had an excellent evening all together.

.

She is organising a party at her place next Saturday.

.

The party started late but ended even later.

Marie .

Marie's birthday party was really successful.

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We spent a wonderful evening at our neighbours' house.

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This word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 8: soirée, chemin, inviter and 7 more words.