No. 6,394 in French
guardian
The French word "guardian" is not correct; the correct word is "gardien," which means "guardian" or "caretaker" in English.
In a sentence
Le gardien surveille l'entrée du bâtiment.
The guardian watches over the building's entrance.
The word 'gardien' is used here to denote a person who is responsible for monitoring or protecting a physical location, often referred to as a 'watchman' or 'security guard' in English.
Elle considère son chien comme son gardien fidèle.
She considers her dog as her loyal guardian.
Here, 'gardien' is metaphorically used to signify someone or something that offers protection or safety, in this case, the protective role of the dog.
Les gardiens de l'ancien temple prenaient leur rôle très au sérieux.
The guardians of the ancient temple took their role very seriously.
In this case, 'gardiens' refers to individuals entrusted with the care or custodianship of something sacred or valuable, highlighting a broader sense of responsibility or stewardship.
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