No. 5,823 in French
corne
Horn.
In a sentence
La corne de ce rhinocéros est immense.
The horn of this rhinoceros is huge.
In this sentence, 'corne' refers to an anatomical feature of the rhinoceros, specifically the horn.
Une corne sonna au loin pour annoncer l'arrivée des bateaux.
A horn sounded in the distance to announce the arrival of the boats.
Here, 'corne' denotes a musical or signaling instrument used historically or in a narrative context.
Le berger portait une corne autour de son corps, prête à être utilisée.
The shepherd carried a horn around his body, ready to be used.
In this usage, 'corne' again represents a signaling or musical instrument, emphasizing its practical application in rural or historical settings.
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