No. 9,936 in French
foulé
"Foulé" means "sprained" or "strained" in English.
In a sentence
Il a foulé le sol sacré avec respect.
He trod the sacred ground with respect.
In this sentence, 'foulé' is used to mean 'trodden,' referring to stepping on the ground.
Elle s'est foulé la cheville en courant.
She sprained her ankle while running.
In this sentence, 'foulé' is part of a reflexive expression that means 'sprained,' referring to an injury.
Les invités ont foulé le tapis rouge à l'entrée.
The guests walked on the red carpet at the entrance.
Here, 'foulé' is used metaphorically to describe walking on the red carpet.
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