No. 10,033 in French
gladiateur
Gladiateur: Gladiator; a combatant in ancient Roman arenas.
In a sentence
Le gladiateur combattait courageusement dans l'arène.
The gladiator fought courageously in the arena.
The word 'gladiateur' is used in its historical sense, referring to a fighter in ancient Roman times.
Elle a comparé son frère à un gladiateur pour son attitude déterminée.
She compared her brother to a gladiator for his determined attitude.
Here, 'gladiateur' is employed metaphorically to describe someone displaying bravery and determination.
Dans les films, les gladiateurs sont souvent dépeints comme des héros,
In movies, gladiators are often portrayed as heroes.
The term 'gladiateur' is referred to in a cultural context, describing their depiction in media and storytelling.
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