No. 1,404 in French
épisode
An event or sequence of events within a larger narrative or series.
In a sentence
L'épisode d'hier soir était vraiment captivant.
Last night's episode was really captivating.
Here, 'épisode' refers to a segment or installment of a television series.
Il a vécu un épisode difficile de sa vie l'année dernière.
He experienced a difficult episode in his life last year.
In this context, 'épisode' refers to a particular period or event in someone's life.
Les épisodes de pluie sont fréquents en automne.
Rain episodes are frequent in autumn.
Here, 'épisode' indicates occurrences or events, specifically weather-related.
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