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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?

' l' .

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

- ' ?

Would you like a glass of water before leaving?

J' .

I broke a glass while setting the table.

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This word is part of lesson 10.