Fou

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Trigedasleng

Etymology 1

From English four.

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /ˈfo/

Rhymes: -o

Numeral

fou

  1. four (4)
    Fous tu, thri en fou.
    Squad two, three and four.
    -Lincoln (The 100, Episode 215)

Etymology 2

From English before.

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /ˈfo/

Rhymes: -o

Conjunction

fou

  1. before, prior to
    Oso souda lok em veida tro op fou bilaik emo hon emo sobwe op.
    We must find the raiding party before they reach the tunnels.
    -Indra (The 100, Episode 203)

Preposition

fou

  1. (temporal): before

Etymology 3

From English fold.

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /ˈfo/

Root

fou

  1. used for laying or lying (not used on its own)
Derived Terms