Kilo Lingo

/tʁɛ/

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Translation

very

Word origin

From Latin trans ('across, beyond'), used as an intensifier in the sense 'thoroughly, very'.

Origin
Latin
Root
trans
English cognates
transit, transfer

Examples

aujourd'hui, degres.

It's very hot today, over thirty degrees.

.

I'm very happy to see you again.

C' .

It's very difficult to explain in just a few words.

soupe bonne, j' .

This soup is very good, I want some more.

.

She speaks very slowly to help the children.

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