No. 8,614 in French
arc
"Arc" in French means "bow" (as in archery) or "arc" (as in a curved shape).
In a sentence
L'arc de triomphe est un monument célèbre à Paris.
The Arc de Triomphe is a famous monument in Paris.
The word 'arc' here refers to the architectural and historical structure known as an arch, used in the name of a renowned monument.
Il a tiré une flèche avec son arc.
He shot an arrow with his bow.
The term 'arc' in this context signifies a bow, the weapon used to shoot arrows.
Elle a dessiné un arc sur le papier.
She drew an arc on the paper.
The word 'arc' in this case pertains to the geometric shape formed by a curved line, describing the visual element in the drawing.
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