Masculine
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héros

hero

Frequency

A2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/e.ʁo/
Etymology

In summary

14th century, borrowed from Latin hērōs, from Ancient Greek ἥρως (hḗrōs). The aspiration is secondary and originated in the desire to avoid les héros sounding like les zéros. The related words remain unaspirated.

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