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masculine

/sɥi.sid/

#1547 of 5,000 Core 5000

Translation

suicide

Word origin

From Modern Latin suicidium, from Latin sui ('of oneself') and caedere ('to kill').

Origin: Latin
Root: suicidium
English cognates: suicide

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralsuicides

Examples

prévention enjeu .

Suicide prevention is a public health issue.

aborde thème .

The film deals with the difficult theme of suicide.

It would be real professional suicide.

' détresse.

A helpline supports people in distress.

chercheurs .

Researchers study the causes of suicide among young people.

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This word is part of lesson 31.