No. 10,089 in French
guirlande
A decorative string or chain of flowers, leaves, or lights.
In a sentence
J'ai acheté une guirlande lumineuse pour décorer le salon.
I bought a string of lights to decorate the living room.
This usage of 'guirlande' refers to a decorative string of lights, commonly used in festive settings.
Les guirlandes de fleurs étaient accrochées aux murs pour la cérémonie.
The flower garlands were hung on the walls for the ceremony.
In this case, 'guirlande' refers to a chain or string of flowers used for decoration, highlighting its ornamental aspect.
La guirlande de papier ajoute une touche artistique à la fête.
The paper garland adds an artistic touch to the party.
Here, 'guirlande' is used to describe a paper decoration, emphasizing the crafted or handmade type of garland.
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