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masculine

temwɛ̃

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Translation

witness

Word origin

From Latin testimonium ('testimony, evidence'), from testis ('witness'). The same root gives testimony, testify and testament.

Origin: Latin
Root: testimonium
English cognates: testimony, testify, testament

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluraltémoins

Examples

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There were several witnesses to the accident.

The witness refused to speak to the police.

She is a witness for the prosecution in this trial.

The witness saw everything from his bedroom window.

My best friend will be best man at my wedding in June.

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This word is part of lesson 15.