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No. 8,901 in French

canapés

Small, decorative appetizers served on a base such as bread, pastry, or crackers.

In a sentence

  • J'aime m'asseoir sur le canapé après une journée fatigante.

    I like to sit on the couch after a tiring day.

    The word 'canapé' here means 'couch', indicating furniture used for seating.

  • Lors de la réception, ils ont servi divers canapés aux invités.

    At the reception, they served various appetizers to the guests.

    Here, 'canapés' refers to small bite-sized appetizers often served at gatherings.

  • Le mot 'canapé' en français peut désigner un meuble ou un type d'amuse-bouche.

    The word 'canapé' in French can refer to a piece of furniture or a type of appetizer.

    This sentence explains the dual meaning of 'canapé' in French, pointing out its linguistic versatility.

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