tɛl

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Translation

such

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Word origin

From Latin talis ('such, of such a kind'). There is no common English cognate.

Origin
Latin
Root
talis

Grammar

Femininetelle
Masc pluraltels
Fem pluraltelles

Examples

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I have never seen such a problem.

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Such an attitude is not acceptable.

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He is just as I imagined.

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I have never seen such a place in my life.

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Such a decision deserves a long discussion on our part.

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This word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 6: tel, casser, ceci and 7 more words.