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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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