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No. 3,900 in French

antennes

"Antennes" in English means "antennas" or "aerials."

In a sentence

  • Les antennes de télévision permettent de transmettre des signaux.

    Television antennas allow for transmitting signals.

    Here, 'antennes' refers to physical antenna devices used for receiving and transmitting signals, showcasing its technical application.

  • À la réunion, elle a tendu ses antennes pour capter les non-dits.

    At the meeting, she sharpened her antenna to catch the unspoken words.

    In this sentence, 'antennes' is used metaphorically to indicate heightened perception or alertness to subtleties or unstated expressions.

  • Les voitures modernes sont souvent équipées d'antennes intégrées pour la radio.

    Modern cars are often equipped with integrated antennas for the radio.

    Here, 'antennes' is utilized in a technical context, referring to radio antennas specifically designed for modern vehicles.

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