No. 6,311 in French
gatineau
"Gatineau" is a proper noun referring to a city in Quebec, Canada.
In a sentence
J'ai visité Gatineau pendant mes vacances.
I visited Gatineau during my vacation.
Here, 'Gatineau' is used as a proper noun referring to a place—a city in Quebec, Canada.
La rivière Gatineau traverse une partie de la région.
The Gatineau River flows through part of the region.
In this sentence, 'Gatineau' is part of a compound noun 'rivière Gatineau', referring to a specific river named after the city or region.
Les collines de Gatineau sont parfaites pour la randonnée.
The Gatineau Hills are perfect for hiking.
In this context, 'Gatineau' is used as a descriptor in 'collines de Gatineau', which denotes a geographical landmark known for its natural beauty.
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