No. 8,801 in French
boites
"Boîtes" means "boxes" or "cans" in English.
In a sentence
J'ai reçu des boîtes remplies de cadeaux pour Noël.
I received boxes filled with gifts for Christmas.
Here, 'boites' refers to physical containers or boxes, typically made of cardboard or other materials used to hold items.
Les boîtes de nuit sont remplies d'ambiance festive.
Nightclubs are filled with a festive atmosphere.
In this sentence, 'boites' colloquially refers to 'nightclubs,' showing a figurative usage of the word.
Elle a peint des boîtes pour les exposer à la galerie.
She painted boxes to display them in the gallery.
Again, 'boites' refers to tangible containers, but in a creative context where they are decorated and showcased as artworks.
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