Kilo Lingo

le

masculine

/sy.ʒɛ/

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Translation

subject, topic

Word origin

From Latin subiectus ('thrown under, placed beneath'), the past participle of subicere, from sub ('under') and iacere ('to throw').

Origin
Latin
Root
subiectus
English cognates
subject, subjective, abject

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralsujets

Examples

' ?

Can we change the subject please?

C' sensible .

It is a very sensitive topic in this family.

, j' .

Regarding your request, I need more time.

Changeons , tendue.

Let us change the subject, this discussion is getting too tense.

l'.

The teacher set a very interesting topic for the exam.

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This word is part of lesson 10.