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No. 5,840 in French

courteau

"Courteau" refers to a short, stocky person or a small barrel.

In a sentence

  • Le courteau avançait lentement dans la course.

    The short-legged horse slowly progressed in the race.

    Here, 'courteau' is used to describe a horse with short legs, relating to its physical characteristics and behavior.

  • Ce célèbre courteau était connu pour sa ténacité malgré sa petite taille.

    This famous short horse was known for its tenacity despite its small size.

    'Courteau' is used to refer to a small-sized horse, highlighting its distinct physical traits.

  • Elle appelait son chien un courteau affectueux.

    She called her dog a loving shorty.

    'Courteau' is employed figuratively to affectionately describe the dog's stature or character rather than focusing strictly on its physical appearance.

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