Kilo Lingo

le

masculine

/tɛst/

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Translation

test

Word origin

From Old French test ('earthen pot'), from Latin testum ('earthenware vessel'). The 'trial' sense developed from the assayer's cup used to test metals, a meaning that passed into English and was later reborrowed into French.

Origin
Latin
Root
testum
English cognates
test, testaceous

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluraltests

Examples

.

We have a French test tomorrow.

' .

The doctor asked me to do several health tests.

phase .

This new product is still in the testing phase.

J' -midi.

I sat a French test yesterday afternoon.

moteur ' .

The engine test went very well this morning.

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