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No. 5,643 in French

cali

"Cali" does not have a meaning in French; it is primarily a proper noun, such as the name of a city in Colombia or a French singer-songwriter.

In a sentence

  • Le voyage à Cali en Colombie était mémorable.

    The trip to Cali in Colombia was memorable.

    Here, 'Cali' is used as a proper noun, referring to the city Cali in Colombia.

  • Son style vestimentaire est vraiment cali, très chic et moderne.

    His clothing style is really cali, very chic and modern.

    In this context, 'cali' is colloquial, used as an adjective meaning something stylish or fashionable.

  • Quand je pense à Cali, je me souviens des moments heureux.

    When I think of Cali, I remember happy moments.

    Again, 'Cali' refers to the city, carrying emotional connotation tied to the speaker's memories.

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