No. 9,511 in French

déco

"Déco" is short for "décoration" and means "decor" or "design" in English.

In a sentence

J'adore la déco de cette maison.
I love the decor of this house.
In this sentence, 'déco' refers to the decorative elements or aesthetic style of the house.
Elle travaille dans la déco et vend des accessoires pour la maison.
She works in decoration and sells home accessories.
Here, 'déco' is used to describe the professional field of decoration or interior design.
La déco pour la fête était vraiment impressionnante.
The decorations for the party were really impressive.
In this context, 'déco' represents the decorations prepared or used for the party.

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