No. 3,543 in French
gosling
The French word "gosling" does not exist; it is an English word meaning a young goose.
In a sentence
J'ai vu un gosling près de l'étang.
I saw a gosling near the pond.
Here, 'gosling' refers to a young goose, reflecting its usage as a noun representing a specific type of bird.
Le petit gosling suivait sa mère partout.
The little gosling followed its mother everywhere.
In this sentence, 'gosling' is again used as a noun to describe a young goose in relation to its mother.
Le gosling semblait curieux face au reflet de l'eau.
The gosling seemed curious looking at the reflection in the water.
'Gosling' continues to represent the young goose, highlighting its engagement with its surroundings.
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