livre
/liːvʁ/A bound collection of written or printed sheets, typically containing text and images, intended to be read or consulted.
J'ai acheté un nouveau livre hier.
I bought a new book yesterday.
Ce livre est très intéressant.
This book is very interesting.
The word 'livre' can refer to both physical books and digital books (e-books).
A unit of currency in some countries, such as the French franc (historically) or the Swiss franc.
Il a payé dix livres pour le repas.
He paid ten francs for the meal.
This usage is less common today, as the French franc is no longer in circulation.
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Gender Agreement
The word 'livre' is masculine, so adjectives describing it must agree in gender and number (e.g., 'un livre intéressant', 'des livres intéressants').
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Plural Form
The plural of 'livre' is 'livres'. This applies to both the book and currency meanings.
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'livre', from Latin 'liber' meaning 'book' or 'bark' (referring to the material used for writing).
📝Usage Notes
'Livre' is a common word in French and is used in both formal and informal contexts. It can refer to any bound collection of pages, whether physical or digital.