No. 6,013 in French
double
Twice; twofold.
In a sentence
Je préfère les clés à double serrure pour plus de sécurité.
I prefer double-lock keys for more security.
Here, 'double' describes the locking mechanism having two locks, emphasizing enhanced security.
Nous avons commandé une portion double de dessert.
We ordered a double portion of dessert.
In this example, 'double' quantifies the amount, indicating twice the usual quantity.
Le miroir est double face, pour voir devant et derrière.
The mirror is double-sided, for viewing front and back.
Here, 'double' illustrates the feature of the mirror having two usable sides.
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