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masculine

/tɑ̃pl/

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Translation

temple

Word origin

From Latin templum, the space marked out by an augur for observing the sky and then the building raised on it.

Origin: Latin
Root: templum
English cognates: temple, contemplate

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluraltemples

Examples

au .

The temple stands in the centre of the town.

Ancient temples draw large crowds.

This temple has stood for a thousand years.

l' .

We visited two Japanese temples last summer.

au .

The temple is closed to the public on Mondays.

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This word is part of lesson 43.