No. 635 in French
côte
"Coast," "rib," or "hill/slope," depending on context.
In a sentence
La côte d'Azur est une destination touristique prisée.
The French Riviera is a popular tourist destination.
'Côte' here refers to a coastal region or shoreline, a geographic term.
Elle souffre d'une douleur aiguë à la côte.
She is experiencing a sharp pain in her rib.
'Côte' in this context means 'rib,' a part of the human (or animal) anatomy.
Le chemin monte vers la côte de la colline.
The path ascends toward the slope of the hill.
'Côte' in this context refers to an incline or slope on a hill or landform.
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