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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