No. 6,224 in French
fontaine
Fountain.
In a sentence
La fontaine au centre de la place est magnifique.
The fountain at the center of the square is magnificent.
Here, 'fontaine' refers to a decorative water feature located typically in public spaces.
Les oiseaux se rassemblent autour de la fontaine pour boire.
The birds gather around the fountain to drink.
In this usage, 'fontaine' represents a source of water accessible to nature and nearby fauna.
Il a une fontaine d'inspiration pour créer ses œuvres.
He has a fountain of inspiration for creating his works.
This is a metaphorical use of 'fontaine', indicating a plentiful source or origin of inspiration within the context of creativity.
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