No. 5,576 in French
buffalo
"Buffalo" in French refers to a large, wild bovine animal, such as the American bison.
In a sentence
Le buffalo est un animal sauvage que l'on trouve dans certaines régions.
The buffalo is a wild animal found in some regions.
In this sentence, 'buffalo' refers to the animal, commonly known as a species of large bovid found in Africa and Asia.
Le joueur a porté un pull avec un motif de buffalo.
The player wore a sweater with a buffalo pattern.
Here, 'buffalo' is used as a descriptor for an imagery or motif, indicating the design features the figure or representation of a buffalo.
Un groupe de musiciens a joué la chanson 'Buffalo Soldier' au concert.
A group of musicians played the song 'Buffalo Soldier' at the concert.
In this case, 'buffalo' is part of a proper noun referring to the title of a famous song, showcasing its use in cultural references.
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