No. 5,242 in French
amadou
Amadou: A spongy, flammable substance from fungi, used as tinder.
In a sentence
Le campeur utilise de l'amadou pour allumer son feu.
The camper uses tinder to light his fire.
In this sentence, 'amadou' refers to the material used to facilitate fire starting.
L'artisan travaille avec de l'amadou pour créer des décorations.
The craftsman works with tinder to create decorations.
Here, 'amadou' denotes the material, which is utilized in artisanal handicrafts for decorative purposes.
Ils ont choisi de l'amadou pour ses qualités légères et naturelles.
They chose tinder for its lightweight and natural qualities.
In this context, 'amadou' is highlighted for its physical attributes and applications.
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