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No. 9,206 in French

contrées

Regions or lands.

In a sentence

  • Les contrées lointaines sont souvent remplies de mystères.

    Distant lands are often filled with mysteries.

    In this sentence, 'contrées' is used in its plural form to signify regions or lands that are distant or remote. The word conveys a sense of vastness and intrigue, suited for describing far-off places in a poetic or literary context.

  • Nous avons parcouru différentes contrées durant notre voyage.

    We traveled through various regions during our journey.

    Here, 'contrées' refers to distinct areas or regions that were traversed during the journey, emphasizing the variety of landscapes or geographical zones explored.

  • Ces contrées luxuriantes abritent une faune riche et diversifiée.

    These lush regions harbor a rich and diverse wildlife.

    In this instance, 'contrées' describes particular regions with notable characteristics such as lushness or ecological diversity, highlighting the natural beauty and significance of these places.

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