No. 3,403 in French
berger
Shepherd.
In a sentence
Le berger garde les moutons dans le pré.
The shepherd looks after the sheep in the meadow.
Here, 'berger' is used in its primary meaning referring to a person who takes care of sheep.
Ce chien est un berger allemand.
This dog is a German Shepherd.
In this sentence, 'berger' is part of a compound noun, describing a breed of dog commonly referred to as German Shepherd.
Le berger connaît les chemins de montagne par cœur.
The shepherd knows the mountain paths by heart.
Again, 'berger' is used in its primary sense, emphasizing the familiarity of the individual with natural rural environment due to their occupation.
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