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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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