No. 5,441 in French
bergame
"Bergame" refers to Bergamot, a fragrant citrus fruit used in perfumes and teas.
In a sentence
Le parfum à la bergamote est rafraîchissant.
The bergamot-scented perfume is refreshing.
In this sentence, 'bergamote' refers to the bergamot orange, specifically its aromatic essence used in fragrances. The word functions as a noun.
La ville de Bergame est célèbre pour son architecture médiévale.
The city of Bergamo is famous for its medieval architecture.
Here, 'Bergame' depicts the Italian city known for its cultural history. The word is used as a proper noun.
J'aime le thé au goût subtil de bergamote.
I enjoy tea with a subtle bergamot flavor.
In this example, 'bergamote' again points to the flavor derived from bergamot oranges, used here as a noun within a culinary context.
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