No. 4,341 in French
flèche
Arrow.
In a sentence
La flèche de l'arc a traversé la cible.
The arrow shot from the bow passed through the target.
The word 'flèche' here refers to an arrow, as in a projectile shot from a bow.
Tu as vu la flèche sur le panneau indiquant la direction ?
Did you see the arrow on the sign indicating the direction?
The word 'flèche' here is used to describe the indicator symbol often found on signs showing directions.
La flèche de la cathédrale est visible de loin.
The spire of the cathedral is visible from afar.
The word 'flèche' here refers to the pointed architectural feature of a building, often a spire on a cathedral.
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