Translation
TV, telly
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Word origin
A clipping of television. The element tele- is from Greek tele ('far off'), and -vision is from Latin visio ('sight'), from videre ('to see').
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- tele
- English cognates
- telephone, telescope, telegraph
Grammar
Examples
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We watch telly every evening after dinner.
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Turn off the TV, it's late.
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There's a good film on TV tonight.
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The children watch too much telly during the summer holidays.
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There is a good football match on TV tonight.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 11, lesson 9: télé, blesser, fiche and 7 more words.