No. 5,974 in French
diakité
"Diakité" is a common surname of West African origin; it does not have a specific definition in French.
In a sentence
Diakité est un nom de famille commun en Afrique de l'Ouest.
Diakité is a common family name in West Africa.
Here, 'Diakité' is used as a proper noun, identifying a family name often found in specific regions.
J'ai rencontré un écrivain nommé Diakité au salon du livre à Paris.
I met a writer named Diakité at the book fair in Paris.
In this case, 'Diakité' refers to an individual who holds this family name, demonstrating its use in direct naming or introduction.
Les Diakités sont connus pour leur hospitalité dans leur village.
The Diakités are known for their hospitality in their village.
Here, 'Diakité' has been pluralized to signify a group or family lineage, encompassing multiple members.
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