No. 2,501 in French

ardenne

Ardenne: A region of rolling hills and dense forests in northeastern France, extending into Belgium and Luxembourg.

In a sentence

L'Ardenne est une région magnifique pour les amateurs de nature.
The Ardenne is a beautiful region for nature enthusiasts.
Here, 'Ardenne' is used as a noun to refer to the geographical region.
Je vais visiter l'Ardenne la semaine prochaine pour randonnée.
I am going to visit the Ardenne next week for hiking.
In this case, 'Ardenne' again denotes the geographical area, emphasizing its suitability for outdoor activities like hiking.
Les produits artisanaux issus des Ardennes sont réputés pour leur qualité.
The artisanal products from the Ardennes are renowned for their quality.
Here, 'Ardennes' is used as an attributive noun in the plural form, stressing the origin of the products from this region.

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