No. 5,432 in French
bengals
The French word "bengals" refers to Bengal fire, a type of bright, colorful pyrotechnic flare used in celebrations or signaling.
In a sentence
Les tigres Bengals sont une espèce magnifique vivant en Asie.
The Bengal tigers are a magnificent species living in Asia.
Here, 'Bengals' refers to the geographical region in Asia, specifically Bengal, where the tigers originate.
Je suis fan des Bengals de Cincinnati depuis toujours.
I have been a fan of the Cincinnati Bengals forever.
In this sentence, 'Bengals' is the name of an American football team.
Elle porte un bracelet fait de perles appelées Bengals.
She wears a bracelet made of beads called Bengals.
'Bengals' here refers to a specific type or name of beads used for jewelry.
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