No. 5,417 in French
beffroi
A "beffroi" is a bell tower or belfry, often part of a town hall or fortification.
In a sentence
Le beffroi domine la ville avec son sommet imposant.
The belfry towers over the city with its imposing peak.
Here, 'beffroi' refers to a tall tower in a city, often part of a significant building such as a town hall.
Les habitants se rassemblent autour du beffroi lors de la fête annuelle.
The residents gather around the belfry during the annual festival.
In this sentence, 'beffroi' is depicted as a central location for community events.
Le son du beffroi a annoncé le début de la cérémonie.
The sound of the belfry announced the start of the ceremony.
Here, 'beffroi' signifies a bell tower that emits sounds marking notable events.
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