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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.
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The witness refused to speak to the police.
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She is a witness for the prosecution in this trial.
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The witness saw everything from his bedroom window.
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My best friend will be best man at my wedding in June.
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