No. 5,834 in French
coubertin
"Coubertin" does not have a standalone definition in French; it commonly refers to Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympic Games.
In a sentence
Le baron Coubertin a joué un rôle essentiel dans la renaissance des Jeux Olympiques modernes.
Baron Coubertin played a crucial role in the revival of the modern Olympic Games.
Here, 'Coubertin' is used to reference Pierre de Coubertin, the historical figure associated with the Olympic movement.
Chaque année, la médaille Coubertin est remise en hommage à l'esprit sportif exemplaire.
Each year, the Coubertin medal is awarded in tribute to exemplary sportsmanship.
In this instance, 'Coubertin' refers to the medal named after Pierre de Coubertin.
L'enseignement des idées de Coubertin dans les écoles favorise le développement des valeurs sportives.
Teaching Coubertin's ideas in schools promotes the development of sports values.
Here, 'Coubertin' signifies the philosophical and educational principles developed by Pierre de Coubertin.
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