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No. 3,997 in French

bunkers

Fortified underground shelters designed for protection in warfare or emergencies.

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  • Les bunkers sur les plages sont des vestiges de la Seconde Guerre mondiale.

    The bunkers on the beaches are remnants of the Second World War.

    In this sentence, 'bunkers' refers to fortified structures used historically, showcasing its use as a noun describing military installations.

  • Pendant le jeu de paintball, il s'est caché derrière des bunkers pour se protéger.

    During the paintball game, he hid behind bunkers to protect himself.

    Here, 'bunkers' indicates a temporary or simulated protective area used in games like paintball, extending its meaning to recreational contexts.

  • Les golfeurs doivent éviter les bunkers près du green pour réussir leurs coups.

    Golfers must avoid the bunkers near the green to succeed in their shots.

    In this context, 'bunkers' refers to sandy hazards on a golf course meant to challenge players during their game.

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