No. 4,392 in French
gravé
Engraved or etched.
In a sentence
La date est gravée dans la pierre.
The date is engraved on the stone.
In this sentence, 'gravée' refers to the physical act of engraving symbols onto a solid surface, depicting the concept of material engraving.
Ces souvenirs sont gravés dans ma mémoire.
These memories are etched in my memory.
Here, 'gravés' is metaphorical, illustrating the strong impression left in memory.
Les initiales sont gravées sur le bracelet.
The initials are engraved on the bracelet.
Again, 'gravées' refers to the literal engraving of markings onto an object, showcasing the physical aspect of the action taking place.
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