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Today’s lesson covers the slang term le gamin (la gamine), which means kid and child. This is an informal word for enfant (child). The exact origin of gamin is unknown. It’s possible that the word originated in the Lorraine region and comes from the Germanic gammel (noisy joy, little rascal). gamin, gamine kid, child Pronunciation …

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David Issokson is a lifelong language learner and speaks over seven languages. Of all the languages he speaks, he's the most passionate about French! David has helped hundreds of students to improve their French in his private lessons. When not teaching or writing his French Word of the Day lessons, David enjoys his time skiing, hiking and mountain biking in Victor, Idaho.

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