Kilo Lingo

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feminine

/ˈkɾema/

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Translation

cream

Word origin

From French crème, itself from a blend of Late Latin chrisma and Gaulish crama. English 'cream' comes from the same French source.

Origin
French
Root
crème
English cognates
cream

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralcremas

Examples

.

I like my coffee with a little cream.

.

The cream on the cake was delicious.

.

Every night she puts cream on her hands.

¿ ?

Do you want cream or jam on your toast?

Batió .

She whipped the cream until it was firm.

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This word is part of lesson 43.