No. 4,317 in French
famine
Extreme scarcity of food.
In a sentence
La famine a ravagé cette région pendant des années.
Famine has devastated this region for years.
In this sentence, 'famine' is used as a noun to refer to an extreme scarcity of food affecting a region.
L'histoire raconte une période de grande famine au Moyen Âge.
History tells of a period of great famine during the Middle Ages.
Here, 'famine' describes a historical occurrence of food scarcity, highlighting its role in historical contexts.
Nous devons agir pour prévenir la famine dans le monde.
We must act to prevent famine in the world.
'Famine' is used within a call to action context, emphasizing efforts to combat global food shortages.
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