No. 1,667 in French
centrale
"Centrale" in English means "power plant" or "central" depending on context.
In a sentence
La centrale nucléaire produit de l'énergie électrique.
The nuclear power plant produces electricity.
Here, 'centrale' refers to a power station or plant, commonly associated with facilities generating electricity.
La question centrale de la réunion était la réduction des coûts.
The central question of the meeting was cost reduction.
In this sentence, 'centrale' is used as an adjective meaning central or main, describing the importance or key aspect of the question.
Elle travaille à la centrale hydroélectrique près de la montagne.
She works at the hydroelectric power plant near the mountain.
Once again, 'centrale' refers to a power plant, specifically one using hydroelectric methods to generate electricity.
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