la
Meaning
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the (definite article)
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/la/
Etymology
From Middle French la, from Old French la, from Latin illam, which is the accusative singular feminine of ille.
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Sentences
La littérature sérieuse l’ennuie, dit-on ; il 👨 ne 🚫 la comprend pas .
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Serious literature bores him, it is said; he does not understand it.
Après la Seconde Guerre mondiale , Emrich se tourne vers l'enseignement.
After World War II, Emrich turned to teaching.