No. 6,243 in French
fox
The French word "fox" refers to a type of dance or music, specifically the foxtrot.
In a sentence
Le renard se faufile silencieusement dans la forêt.
The fox sneaks quietly through the forest.
Here, 'renard' is a noun referring to the animal, showcasing its behavior.
Elle est rusée comme un renard.
She is as cunning as a fox.
In this sentence, 'renard' is used metaphorically to symbolize cleverness, relating to idiomatic expression.
Le renard roux est une espèce commune en Europe.
The red fox is a common species in Europe.
This sentence uses 'renard' as a noun to indicate a specific type of the fox animal, demonstrating zoological context.
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