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This etymological dictionary traces the evolution of French words from their Latin origins through the centuries. Each entry includes historical pronunciations with IPA transcriptions and audio recordings.

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Dictionary Statistics

18
French Words
18
Latin Roots

Featured Entries

aile n. f. Wing (of a bird, plane, building) aimer v. To love, to like alliance n. f. Alliance, union, wedding ring année n. f. Year (calendar year, period of twelve months) artiste n. Artist, performer