Kilo Lingo

spesjal

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Translation

special

Word origin

From Latin specialis ('particular, individual'), from species ('kind, appearance'). The same root gives special, especial and species.

Origin
Latin
Root
specialis
English cognates
special, especial, species

Grammar

Femininespéciale
Masc pluralspéciaux
Fem pluralspéciales

Examples

C' .

It is a special day for our family.

talent .

He has a special talent for music.

signaler aujourd'hui.

Nothing special to report today.

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Mum is preparing a special meal for my birthday tomorrow.

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You need a special document to drive this type of lorry.

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This word is part of lesson 13.