No. 8,718 in French
ayatollahs
"Ayatollahs" in French refers to high-ranking Shia Muslim clerics or religious leaders.
In a sentence
Les ayatollahs influencent grandement la vie politique dans certains pays.
Ayatollahs greatly influence political life in some countries.
In this sentence, 'ayatollahs' is used as a noun referring to religious leaders who play a significant role in politics.
Certains comparent certains leaders extrémistes à des ayatollahs en raison de leur autorité.
Some compare certain extremist leaders to ayatollahs because of their authority.
Here, 'ayatollahs' represents a metaphorical comparison, likening other leaders to ayatollahs to emphasize their authoritative nature.
Le mot 'ayatollah' est souvent utilisé dans les discussions sur l'islam et les figures religieuses.
The word 'ayatollah' is often used in discussions about Islam and religious figures.
In this case, 'ayatollah' is discussed as a term, highlighting its linguistic and cultural usage.
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