No. 5,600 in French

castells

"Castells" are human towers traditionally built during festivals in Catalonia, Spain.

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Les castells sont une tradition catalane impressionnante.
'Castells' are an impressive Catalan tradition.
The word 'castells' refers to the cultural tradition of building human towers, used here as a noun.
Pendant le festival, nous avons vu des castellers former un castell.
During the festival, we saw 'castellers' form a 'castell'.
This instance showcases 'castell' in singular form, denoting a single human tower being built.
L'esprit de communauté est essentiel dans les castells.
The spirit of community is essential in 'castells'.
It refers to the plural form 'castells', emphasizing the collective effort in building these towers.

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