No. 2,737 in French
berceau
Cradle.
In a sentence
Le berceau en bois repose près de la fenêtre.
The wooden cradle rests near the window.
Here, "berceau" refers to a physical cradle used for infants, highlighting its usage as an object.
La région est souvent considérée comme le berceau de la civilisation.
The region is often considered the cradle of civilization.
In this example, "berceau" is used metaphorically to denote the origin or birthplace of a civilization or culture.
L'école de musique représente un berceau pour les jeunes talents.
The music school represents a cradle for young talents.
Here, "berceau" is employed metaphorically to describe a nurturing environment where young talents grow and develop.
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