No. 3,458 in French

code

A system of symbols, rules, or principles used to communicate or classify information.

In a sentence

J'ai oublié le code pour ouvrir la porte.
I forgot the code to open the door.
In this context, 'code' refers to a security combination or a series of numbers used to unlock something, like a door or safe.
Le code des samouraïs valorise l'honneur et la loyauté.
The samurai code values honor and loyalty.
Here, 'code' represents a set of principles or guidelines that belong to a group, like ethical codes or cultural norms.
Ce programme contient un code informatique complexe.
This program contains complex computer code.
In this sentence, 'code' signifies written instructions or syntax used in programming and software development.

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