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No. 5,665 in French

caps

"Caps" is not a standard French word. It may be a borrowed term or colloquial usage, typically meaning "caps" in English, referring to covers or lids.

In a sentence

  • Le sportif a des caps à passer pour atteindre ses objectifs.

    The athlete has milestones to overcome to reach their goals.

    In this sentence, 'caps' is used metaphorically to represent milestones or stages that need to be passed in the process of achieving objectives.

  • Nous avons traversé plusieurs caps pendant notre voyage en mer.

    We sailed through several headlands during our sea voyage.

    Here, 'caps' refers to geographical cape points, illustrating the literal usage of the word in a maritime context.

  • Il a changé plusieurs fois de caps en prenant des décisions importantes.

    He changed course several times while making important decisions.

    In this example, 'caps' figuratively signifies 'directions' in the context of decision-making, showcasing its use in conveying metaphorical shifts in strategy or orientation.

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