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Location

Meaning: Actually means 'rental'. Une location de voiture = a car rental. For location (place), say l'emplacement.

Language: French

Literally: location

Category: Places

Origin: From Latin locatio, 'a leasing' — French stayed close to the Latin contract sense.

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