Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/menˈsaxe/

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Translation

message

Word origin

From Old Provencal or Old French message, from Vulgar Latin *missaticum, from Latin missus ('sent'), past participle of mittere ('to send').

Origin
Vulgar Latin
Root
*missaticum
English cognates
message, mission, missive

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralmensajes

Examples

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I will leave you a message on the phone.

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I have just received your message.

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The film's message is very clear.

mandé urgente .

I sent her an urgent message on the mobile.

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The president will give his address at eight o'clock.

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This word is part of lesson 10.