No. 5,900 in French
dakota
"Dakota" in French is typically a proper noun referring to the Native American Dakota people or the U.S. state. It does not have a distinct French-specific definition.
In a sentence
Le Dakota du Sud est un État américain célèbre pour le mont Rushmore.
South Dakota is an American state famous for Mount Rushmore.
Here, 'Dakota' refers to the geographical name of a state in the United States (Dakota du Sud).
Les populations Dakota sont connues pour leur riche patrimoine culturel.
The Dakota populations are known for their rich cultural heritage.
In this context, 'Dakota' refers to the indigenous group who are part of the Sioux Nation.
J'ai nommé mon cheval Dakota en hommage aux vastes plaines américaines.
I named my horse Dakota in homage to the vast American plains.
Here, 'Dakota' is used as a personal name inspired by the cultural and geographical significance of the word.
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