No. 993 in French
animal
A living organism that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and a nervous system.
In a sentence
Cet animal est un lion.
That animal is a lion.
Here, 'animal' is used to identify a living being belonging to the animal kingdom.
Il a un comportement très animal pendant le sport.
He has a very animalistic behavior during sports.
In this sentence, 'animal' is used metaphorically to describe a primal or instinctive behavior.
Le bien-être animal est une priorité pour de nombreuses personnes.
Animal welfare is a priority for many people.
Here, 'animal' is an adjective that qualifies the noun 'bien-être' (welfare), emphasizing the concept concerns animals.
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