No. 9,901 in French
flanquant
Flanquant: Flanking, situated on the side or alongside.
In a sentence
Les arbres flanquant l'allée donnent une impression majestueuse.
The trees flanking the alley give a majestic impression.
Here, 'flanquant' is used as a present participle to describe the action of the trees that are positioned on each side of the alley.
Ils avancèrent, les soldats flanquant les généraux.
They advanced, the soldiers flanking the generals.
In this sentence, 'flanquant' represents an ongoing action where the soldiers are positioned on the sides of the generals during movement, emphasizing protection or accompaniment.
Les bâtiments flanquant la place sont d'une magnifique architecture.
The buildings flanking the square are of magnificent architecture.
'Flanquant' here refers to the static placement of buildings bordering or defining the sides of the square.
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