No. 2,751 in French
bétail
Livestock.
In a sentence
Le bétail dans ce champ est bien soigné.
The livestock in this field is well cared for.
Here, 'bétail' refers to a group of domesticated animals raised for agricultural purposes, emphasizing their management.
Les bergers doivent protéger le bétail des prédateurs.
The shepherds must protect the livestock from predators.
In this sentence, 'bétail' emphasizes the responsibility of protection regarding farm animals.
Exporter du bétail est une branche importante de l'économie.
Exporting livestock is an important sector of the economy.
Here, 'bétail' is used to indicate a commercial and economic activity involving farm animals.
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