No. 3,406 in French
bison
A large, hump-backed, wild bovine animal; buffalo.
In a sentence
Un groupe de bisons traversait la prairie.
A group of bison was crossing the prairie.
The word "bisons" is used to refer to the animal species in the context of observing a herd in nature.
Le poil du bison est utilisé pour fabriquer des vêtements chauds.
The fur of the bison is used to make warm clothing.
Here, "bison" refers to the animal, specifically mentioning a part of it (fur) as a resource.
Elle peint un tableau représentant un bison majestueux.
She is painting a picture depicting a majestic bison.
In this example, "bison" is depicted as a subject of art, emphasizing its visual characteristics and presence.
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