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/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, .

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.

Cette , j' .

This soup is very good, I want some more.

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She speaks very slowly to help the children.

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This word is part of lesson 2.