No. 4,337 in French
fleur
Flower.
In a sentence
J'ai acheté une fleur pour décorer la pièce.
I bought a flower to decorate the room.
In this sentence, 'fleur' refers to a single flower as an object, emphasizing its decorative purpose.
Le printemps est la saison des fleurs.
Spring is the season of flowers.
Here, 'fleurs' is used in the plural form to denote flowers collectively, symbolizing the abundance and blooming nature of spring.
Cette poésie compare l'amour à une fleur délicate.
This poetry compares love to a delicate flower.
In this sentence, 'fleur' is metaphorically used to illustrate love as being delicate and beautiful, showcasing its figurative application.
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