No. 9,226 in French
copeaux
"Copeaux" refers to shavings or small thin pieces, often of wood or other materials.
In a sentence
Les copeaux de bois étaient éparpillés autour de l'atelier.
The wood shavings were scattered around the workshop.
Here, 'copeaux' is used to describe small pieces or shavings of wood resulting from crafting or machining.
J'ai ajouté des copeaux de chocolat à la glace pour plus de saveur.
I added chocolate shavings to the ice cream for extra flavor.
In this instance, 'copeaux' refers to chocolate shavings, commonly used as a dessert topping.
Il a décoré le tableau avec des copeaux de métal brillant.
He decorated the board with bright metal shavings.
Here, 'copeaux' represents small bits or shavings of metal, used for artistic or decorative purposes.
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