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/rol/

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Translation

role

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Word origin

From French rôle, originally the roll of paper on which an actor's part was written, from Latin rotulus ('little wheel, roll').

Origin
French
Root
rôle
English cognates
role, roll

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralroles

Examples

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Each person has a role in the team.

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The role of parents is fundamental.

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What is your role in this project?

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The actress plays a very difficult role.

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Role-playing games are very popular among young people.

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This word is taught in chapter 44, lesson 6: rol, tomate, yerno and 7 more words.