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No. 5,386 in French

barrett

"Barrette" in French refers to a "barrette" or "hair clip" used to hold hair in place.

In a sentence

  • Elle a mis une barrette dans ses cheveux.

    She put a hair clip in her hair.

    In this sentence, 'barrette' is used as a noun referring to a hair accessory used to hold hair in place.

  • Le fermoir de sa barrette s'est cassé.

    The clasp of her hair clip broke.

    Here, 'barrette' keeps its meaning of a hair accessory, but it is described as being broken.

  • Il a choisi une barrette de chocolat comme dessert.

    He chose a chocolate bar as dessert.

    In this context, 'barrette' refers to a specific type of chocolate formatted in a bar shape.

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