No. 5,447 in French
berne
"Berne" refers to a deception or trick.
In a sentence
Le drapeau flotte fièrement à Berne.
The flag waves proudly in Bern.
In this sentence, 'Berne' refers to the capital city of Switzerland, used as a proper noun.
Le bateau est en berne à cause de la panne.
The ship is at half-mast due to the breakdown.
Here, 'berne' is used figuratively to describe a reduced state or condition, similar to half-mast.
Son enthousiasme est en berne depuis la mauvaise nouvelle.
His enthusiasm has been diminished since the bad news.
In this context, 'en berne' metaphorically describes the lowering or dampening of spirits or enthusiasm.
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