No. 4,386 in French
gorge
Throat.
In a sentence
Ma gorge est irritée à cause du froid.
My throat is irritated because of the cold.
The word 'gorge' is used to mean 'throat,' which is a body part often associated with health and speech.
Le randonneur a admiré la belle gorge montagneuse.
The hiker admired the beautiful mountain gorge.
The word 'gorge' is used to indicate a geographical feature, specifically a narrow and steep valley.
Elle portait un collier scintillant autour de sa gorge.
She wore a sparkling necklace around her neck.
The word 'gorge' is metaphorically used to refer to the neck area, often in a poetic or stylistic context.
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