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No. 9,259 in French

couteaux

"Knives."

In a sentence

  • Il a acheté un ensemble de couteaux pour la cuisine.

    He bought a set of knives for the kitchen.

    Here, 'couteaux' refers to utensils used for cutting during food preparation.

  • Les couteaux en céramique sont réputés pour leur tranchant.

    Ceramic knives are known for their sharpness.

    In this sentence, 'couteaux' denotes a specific type of knife known for its material composition.

  • Elle s'intéresse à la fabrication artisanale de couteaux.

    She is interested in the craft of knife making.

    Here, 'couteaux' refers to handcrafted or artisanal knives, focusing on their manufacturing process.

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