No. 3,984 in French
boussole
Compass.
In a sentence
Je regarde ma boussole pour m'orienter.
I look at my compass to orient myself.
In this sentence, 'boussole' is used in its literal sense, referring to a navigational instrument used for orientation.
Ma sœur est ma boussole dans la vie.
My sister is my compass in life.
Here, 'boussole' is used metaphorically to signify guidance or support provided by a person.
Sans boussole, nous risquons de nous perdre.
Without a compass, we risk getting lost.
This sentence emphasizes the practical importance of a compass for navigation.
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