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feminine

/ˈmaɾtʃa/

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Translation

march; pace

Word origin

From French 'marche', from 'marcher' ('to walk, to march'), itself of Frankish Germanic origin. The same root gives English march.

Origin: Germanic
Root: marcher
English cognates: march

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluralmarchas

Examples

There was a march in favour of peace.

We started the car quickly.

cuesta.

Change gear when you go up the hill.

The project has been under way since last Monday.

His departure from the company was news for everyone.

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This word is part of lesson 20.