No. 3,963 in French
bassin
"Bassin" in English means "basin," referring to a receptacle, an enclosed area with water, or a geographic depression.
In a sentence
Le bassin du jardin est rempli de poissons colorés.
The garden's pond is filled with colorful fish.
In this sentence, 'bassin' refers to an outdoor pond or pool, commonly found in garden landscaping.
Le bassin méditerranéen est une région riche en histoire.
The Mediterranean basin is a region rich in history.
Here, 'bassin' describes a geographical area, often characterized by its surrounding terrain and ecological features.
Lors de l'exercice, il est important de garder le bassin bien aligné.
During the exercise, it is important to keep the pelvis well aligned.
In this example, 'bassin' is used in the anatomical sense, referring to the pelvis area of the human body.
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