No. 494 in French

durable

Lasting, sustainable, or enduring.

In a sentence

Cette maison est construite avec des matériaux durables.
This house is built with durable materials.
Here, 'durable' is used as an adjective to describe materials that are lasting and sturdy.
Un développement durable est essentiel pour protéger la planète.
Sustainable development is essential to protect the planet.
In this sentence, 'durable' refers to sustainability, emphasizing environmentally-friendly practices.
L'amour durable des parents pour leurs enfants est inégalable.
The enduring love of parents for their children is unmatched.
The word 'durable' here signifies something lasting over time, in this case, parental love.

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