No. 2,235 in French
figures
"Figures" in French means "faces" or "appearances" in certain contexts, and can also mean "figures" or "shapes" depending on usage.
In a sentence
Je suis ravi de voir des figures remarquables du sport dans ce documentaire.
I am delighted to see remarkable figures of sport in this documentary.
Here, 'figures' refers to prominent personalities or individuals who are notable in the context of sports.
Les enfants adorent dessiner des figures géométriques avec leurs nouveaux crayons.
Children love drawing geometric figures with their new crayons.
In this sentence, 'figures' refers to geometric shapes or forms, emphasizing its usage in a mathematical or artistic context.
Les danseurs ont exécuté des figures complexes lors du spectacle.
The dancers performed complex figures during the show.
Here, 'figures' pertains to movement patterns or formations in choreography, showcasing its use in performing arts.
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