No. 2,502 in French

arena

The French word "arena" means "sand" in English.

In a sentence

L'arène est remplie de spectateurs en attente du spectacle.
The arena is filled with spectators awaiting the performance.
In this sentence, 'arène' refers to a physical location, often a sports or entertainment venue, used to host events or performances.
Dans l'arène politique, elle s'est rapidement imposée comme une leader influente.
In the political arena, she quickly established herself as an influential leader.
Here, 'arène' is used metaphorically to describe the domain or field of political action and competition.
Le film décrit l'arène des combats de gladiateurs dans la Rome antique.
The movie depicts the gladiatorial arena in ancient Rome.
In this context, 'arène' specifies a historical site or space designated for gladiatorial contests.

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