le

masculine

/stil/

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Translation

style

Word origin

From Latin stilus ('a pointed writing instrument'), later associated with manner of writing and expression.

Origin: Latin
Root: stilus
English cognates: style, stylus

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralstyles

Examples

J' cet .

I really like the style of this writer.

' .

She dresses with a very original style.

Cette construite .

This house was built in an old style.

' .

This really is not my style of music.

He has a fairly simple lifestyle.

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This word is part of lesson 31.