No. 5,522 in French
botafogo
"Botafogo" is not a French word; it is a proper noun in Portuguese, most commonly referring to a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro or a Brazilian football club.
In a sentence
Le Botafogo est une célèbre plage au Brésil.
Botafogo is a famous beach in Brazil.
In this sentence, 'Botafogo' acts as the proper noun naming a specific location, namely the beach.
Les supporters de Botafogo célèbrent la victoire de leur équipe.
The supporters of Botafogo are celebrating their team's victory.
Here, 'Botafogo' refers to the name of a football club, emphasizing its identity as an organization.
Nous avons vu le coucher de soleil sur Botafogo hier soir.
We watched the sunset over Botafogo last night.
In this usage, 'Botafogo' is again a place name, highlighting its scenic significance.
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