No. 8,733 in French
bal
"Bal" means "ball," referring to a formal dance or gathering.
In a sentence
Je vote pour organiser un bal au sein de l'école.
I vote to organize a ball within the school.
In this usage, 'bal' refers to an event where people dance, often formal or thematic in nature.
Le bal du village est prévu pour le 14 juillet.
The village ball is scheduled for July 14th.
Here, 'bal' describes a community or local dance event, highlighting its social and traditional aspects.
Elle portait une magnifique robe au bal.
She wore a magnificent dress at the ball.
In this context, 'bal' denotes a venue or occasion where people dress up and engage in dancing or socializing.
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