No. 8,937 in French
cave
Cellar or basement.
In a sentence
La cave de cette maison est remplie de vieux vins.
The cellar of this house is filled with old wines.
In this sentence, 'cave' refers to the basement or storage area beneath a house, commonly used for wine storage.
Nous avons visité une cave à vin dans le sud de la France.
We visited a wine cellar in southern France.
Here, 'cave' denotes a specialized facility or place dedicated to wine storage or even wine production.
Dans ce jeu, le héros explore une cave sombre et mystérieuse.
In this game, the hero explores a dark and mysterious cave.
Here, 'cave' metaphorically refers to a cavern-like space, highlighting a potential expansive or intriguing area.
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