No. 10,026 in French
gerbes
"Gerbes" in French means "sheaves" or "sprays," typically referring to bundles of grain or floral arrangements.
In a sentence
J'ai acheté des gerbes de fleurs pour la cérémonie.
I bought bouquets of flowers for the ceremony.
Here, 'gerbes' is used to refer to 'bouquets', specifically arrangements of flowers, often associated with formal events.
On pouvait voir des gerbes d'eau jaillir de la fontaine.
You could see sprays of water erupting from the fountain.
In this context, 'gerbes' is used figuratively to describe sprays or streams, typically related to water or other liquids.
Les gerbes de blé dans les champs sont prêtes pour la récolte.
The sheaves of wheat in the fields are ready for harvest.
Here, 'gerbes' refers to sheaves or bundles, often of harvested grains or crops.
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