Kilo Lingo

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masculine

sɔl

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Translation

ground; floor

Word origin

From Latin solum ('ground, soil, base'). English soil derives from the same Latin word by way of Old French.

Origin
Latin
Root
solum
English cognates
soil

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralsols

Examples

casse .

The glass fell and broke on the floor.

glissant, .

The floor is very slippery, watch your step.

région l'agriculture.

This region has very rich soil for farming.

tranquillement .

The cat was sleeping quietly on the floor near the fire.

sec .

This soil is too dry to grow vegetables.

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This word is part of lesson 22.