No. 5,661 in French
cantons
"Cantons" are administrative divisions or districts in certain countries, including Switzerland and France.
In a sentence
Les cantons suisses sont connus pour leur diversité culturelle.
Swiss cantons are known for their cultural diversity.
In this sentence, 'cantons' refers to administrative divisions or regions in Switzerland.
Lors de mon voyage, j'ai visité plusieurs cantons pour découvrir leurs spécialités culinaires.
During my trip, I visited several cantons to explore their culinary specialties.
Here, 'cantons' is again used to describe the distinct regions of a country, emphasizing their differences.
Les cantons jouent un rôle important dans le système politique suisse.
Cantons play an important role in the Swiss political system.
This sentence illustrates 'cantons' as political entities with specific governmental responsibilities.
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