No. 5,442 in French
bergs
"Bergs" is not a French word. In English, "bergs" typically refers to icebergs.
In a sentence
Les bergs glacés dérivent lentement dans l'océan Arctique.
The icy bergs drift slowly in the Arctic Ocean.
In this sentence, 'bergs' is used to refer to icebergs, specifically describing their state and movement in the water.
Les bergs majeurs près de la côte représentent un danger potentiel pour les navires.
The major bergs near the coast represent a potential danger for ships.
Here, 'bergs' indicates large icebergs that pose significant risk to maritime safety due to their size and location.
Nous avons observé des petits bergs se détacher de la calotte glaciaire.
We observed small bergs breaking off from the ice cap.
This sentence explains the formation process of smaller icebergs, using 'bergs' to contextualize their origin.
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