Kilo Lingo

le

masculine

/vɛʁ/

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Translation

glass (drinking glass or material)

Word origin

From Latin vitrum ('glass').

Origin
Latin
Root
vitrum
English cognates
vitreous, vitrify

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralverres

Examples

', .

Drink a glass of water, you will feel better after.

?

Shall we have a drink together tonight?

' brise l' .

The glass broke when she put it down on the table.

- ' ?

Would you like a glass of water before leaving?

J' cassé .

I broke a glass while setting the table.

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