No. 8,495 in French
aiguilles
"Needles."
In a sentence
Les aiguilles des montagnes semblent toucher le ciel.
The peaks of the mountains seem to touch the sky.
The word 'aiguilles' here refers to mountain peaks, often those that are sharp or pointed in appearance.
Elle utilise des aiguilles pour tricoter un pull.
She uses needles to knit a sweater.
In this sentence, 'aiguilles' refers to knitting needles, which are tools used in crafting.
Les aiguilles de la montre indiquent l'heure exacte.
The hands of the watch show the exact time.
Here, 'aiguilles' are the hands of a clock or watch, which point to the numbers to indicate time.
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