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No. 10,114 in French

hameau

Hamlet; a small village or settlement.

In a sentence

  • Le hameau est situé au pied de la montagne.

    The hamlet is located at the foot of the mountain.

    In this sentence, "hameau" refers to a small rural settlement, typically smaller than a village, situated in a specific location.

  • Nous avons visité un vieux hameau lors de nos vacances en Provence.

    We visited an old hamlet during our vacation in Provence.

    Here, "hameau" denotes a historically significant or charming small settlement typically found in rural areas.

  • Elle aime peindre des scènes de hameaux pittoresques.

    She enjoys painting scenes of picturesque hamlets.

    In this instance, "hameau" is used to convey a visual or artistic representation of rural small settlements, emphasizing their quaint and scenic qualities.

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