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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