No. 5,236 in French
alpes
"Alpes" refers to the Alps, a major mountain range in Europe.
In a sentence
Les Alpes sont une destination prisée pour le ski en hiver.
The Alps are a popular destination for skiing in winter.
In this sentence, 'Alpes' refers to the mountain range in Europe as a proper noun, used to denote a geographical location.
Nous avons apprécié les magnifiques paysages des Alpes lors de notre randonnée.
We enjoyed the magnificent landscapes of the Alps during our hike.
Here, 'Alpes' again denotes the mountain range, but emphasizes the natural beauty and landscapes associated with it.
J'aimerais écrire un livre sur les Avalanches dans les Alpes.
I would like to write a book on avalanches in the Alps.
In this sentence, 'Alpes' serves as the location where avalanches, a specific phenomenon, occur, showing its versatility as a geographical reference in different contexts.
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