No. 5,465 in French

bibliothèque

Library.

In a sentence

Je vais à la bibliothèque pour emprunter un livre.
I am going to the library to borrow a book.
Here, 'bibliothèque' refers to a public library where individuals can borrow books and access various materials.
Cette bibliothèque en acajou est très ancienne et précieuse.
This mahogany bookshelf is very old and valuable.
In this sentence, 'bibliothèque' refers to a bookshelf or a piece of furniture used to store books.
La bibliothèque municipale organise une exposition ce week-end.
The municipal library is hosting an exhibition this weekend.
The term 'bibliothèque' is used here to denote the municipal library, highlighting its role as a cultural and educational venue.

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