Suffix – suffixe
Let's Define It!
What's a *suffix*?
A suffix (un suffixe in French) is a linguistic particle that you add to the end of a word to create a new grammatical function or meaning.
For example, in finition (finishing stage), the suffix is tion, the root is finir is finish.
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Let's Pronounce It!
What does it sound like in French?
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Let's Have an Example or Two!
Can a little reinforcement do the trick?
Here are some French words, (noun, adjective, verb) with a prefix.
- abolition
- fonctionnement [functioning]
- croyable [believable]
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