No. 4,310 in Dutch
bois
"Bois" is not a Dutch word; it is French for "wood" or "forest."
In a sentence
De bois gaven schaduw langs het wandelpad.
The woods provided shade along the walking path.
In this sentence, 'bois' is used to refer to woods or forested areas.
Ik hou van het aroma van verse bois in de keuken.
I love the aroma of fresh herbs in the kitchen.
Here, 'bois' is metaphorically used to mean herbs or natural aromas.
Zijn sterke adem had de ruwe geur van bois.
His strong breath carried the rough scent of wood.
In this context, 'bois' stands for the material wood.
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