No. 12,262 in French
éloi
"Éloi" is not a standard French word; it might refer to "Saint Éloi" (Saint Eligius) or be a proper name.
In a sentence
Éloi est un prénom ancien et peu commun.
Éloi is an old and uncommon name.
In this sentence, 'éloi' is used as a proper noun, specifically as a given name.
Saint Éloi est le patron des orfèvres.
Saint Éloi is the patron of goldsmiths.
In this sentence, 'éloi' is used as a proper noun referring to Saint Éloi, a historical religious figure.
La ville de Saint-Éloi est magnifique à visiter.
The city of Saint-Éloi is wonderful to visit.
Here, 'éloi' is part of a proper noun for a place name ('Saint-Éloi').
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