Translation
sun
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Word origin
From Vulgar Latin soliculus ('little sun'), a diminutive of Latin sol ('sun').
- Origin
- Vulgar Latin
- Root
- soliculus (sol)
- English cognates
- solar, solstice, parasol
Grammar
Examples
France.
The sun sets very late in summer in northern France.
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Put on your hat, the sun is very strong today.
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They met in the garden to enjoy the sunshine.
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The sun sets behind the mountains around ten in the evening.
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Put your hat on, the sun is beating down today.
est un nom masculin désignant l'étoile centrale de notre système et la lumière qu'elle produit. Rayon de soleil (ray of sunshine) et coup de soleil (sunburn) sont des collocations essentielles. Au soleil (in the sunshine) et sous le soleil (under the sun) sont les localisations principales.
Plein soleil (full sun, direct sunlight) est utile en jardinage et météo. Le soleil brille (the sun is shining) et le soleil se lève / se couche (the sun rises / sets) sont des phrases de base. Tournesol (sunflower) et parasol (parasol) contiennent le mot soleil dans leur étymologie.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 11, lesson 1: soleil, tombe, mur and 7 more words.