No. 4,046 in French
cirque
A "cirque" is a natural amphitheater-like depression or basin, often formed by glacial erosion.
In a sentence
J'aime aller au cirque pour voir les clowns et les acrobates.
I love going to the circus to see the clowns and acrobats.
Here, 'cirque' is used to refer to a traditional circus, a place for entertainment with performances by clowns and acrobats.
Le cirque des montagnes est un lieu magnifique rempli de nature.
The mountain cirque is a magnificent place filled with nature.
In this sentence, 'cirque' refers to a natural amphitheater-like valley, often surrounded by mountains.
Le projet est devenu un vrai cirque, personne n'est d'accord.
The project has become a real circus; nobody agrees.
Here, 'cirque' is used metaphorically to describe a chaotic or disorganized situation.
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