No. 5,614 in French

chronique

"Chronique" in English means "chronicle" or "column," referring to a historical account or a regular publication piece.

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Elle écrit une chronique quotidienne pour le journal.
She writes a daily column for the newspaper.
In this sentence, 'chronique' refers to a regular written piece or column in a publication.
La maladie chronique nécessite un suivi médical régulier.
Chronic illness requires regular medical monitoring.
Here, 'chronique' describes a condition persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.
L'auteur a publié une chronique captivante sur les événements historiques.
The author published a captivating account on historical events.
In this case, 'chronique' is used to mean a detailed narrative or account of past events.

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